During the March‑9‑2026 launch of its instant traffic fine pilot, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) deployed smart cameras to detect speeding, lane violations and seat‑belt non‑use, issuing fines ranging from KSh 500 to KSh 10,000.

NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa told the Senate ICT Committee that the pilot generated about KSh 234 million in fines, but only KSh 37 million was collected before the system was frozen, leaving KSh 197 million outstanding.

A High Court conservatory order issued on March 12 2026 halted the programme after a petition argued that contactless enforcement denied motorists a constitutional right to a fair hearing.

NTSA withdrew its “Go Live” notice on March 27 2026, citing the need to address procedural gaps and to conduct public education before any further rollout.

A separate legal challenge by the Road Safety Association of Kenya led the Kerugoya High Court to suspend a 21‑year public‑private partnership with Pesa Print Limited on May 29 2026, affecting both the smart driving licence and the automated fines components.

Kondiwa emphasized that the fines collected flow directly to the national government, not to NTSA, rejecting claims that the system was primarily revenue‑driven.

NTSA has set November 26 2026 as a provisional date to restart the instant fine system, pending resolution of the outstanding court cases and a review of the Traffic Act to close legal loopholes.