The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) posted a public safety notice aimed at drivers and matatu operators across Kenya as schools prepare to close for the holiday period.

The notice stresses that no child or any body part should protrude outside a moving vehicle and that every passenger must be seated with a seatbelt fastened before the journey begins.

NTSA warned that road crashes rarely have a single cause and called for a system‑wide approach, highlighting road standards, regular vehicle maintenance, speed management, driver vetting and emergency response plans.

The authority noted that holiday periods typically see a sharp rise in passenger volumes, with matatus often carrying excess passengers or operating in poor mechanical condition, increasing risk for children.

NTSA appealed to fleet owners, SACCOs and route managers to ensure their vehicles meet safety standards before they hit the road during the holiday rush.

The public is encouraged to report unsafe vehicles or reckless driving through NTSA’s official channels to help keep roads safe throughout the school break.

The notice forms part of NTSA’s broader road‑safety campaign, which seeks to address the entire transport ecosystem rather than focusing solely on individual road users.