The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) unveiled a safety checklist on 26 October 2026 as part of its Operation Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani campaign aimed at curbing road accidents during night hours.

Under the checklist, law‑enforcement officers will conduct day and night inspections along major transport corridors, focusing on periods when fatal crashes are most common.

Vehicle speed checks will verify that speed limiters are operational and transmitting data to the Intelligent Road Safety Management System (IRSMS), a real‑time digital platform used by NTSA to monitor compliance.

Long‑distance public service vehicle (PSV) operators must present passenger manifests, driver logs showing hours driven, valid Road Service Licences, inspection stickers and proof of adherence to licensed routes.

Officers will also confirm that vehicles do not exceed authorised passenger capacity or load limits, and will check drivers’ licences and the authenticity of PSV badges.

Passengers are required to keep seatbelts fastened throughout the journey, while drivers will undergo breath‑alalyser screening to detect alcohol impairment.

NTSA highlighted that night‑time hours, particularly 7 pm to 10 pm, account for about 30 % of national crashes and 26 % in Nairobi, with the 8 pm‑9 pm slot identified as the deadliest hour.

The authority warned that pedestrians, cyclists and boda‑boda riders are especially vulnerable on poorly lit highways, prompting heightened checks in those areas.

Speed‑violation notices will be issued exclusively via the official NTSA SMS service, and motorists are urged to verify messages and consult the NTSA website for updates.

NTSA has called on President William Ruto to declare road crashes a national disaster, citing a surge in fatalities earlier this year.