The latest crackdown was conducted on Friday night along the Kisii–Narok Road, targeting motorists who violate traffic laws.
The operation was led by NTSA South Nyanza Regional Manager, Adan Addow, and focused on enforcing compliance with the Traffic Act and NTSA regulations.
The operation was led by NTSA South Nyanza Regional Manager, Adan Addow, and focused on enforcing compliance with the Traffic Act and NTSA regulations.
Officers mounted a major roadblock at Kegati Bridge along the Kisii–Keroka Road, where they stopped vehicles for inspection late into the night.
During the exercise, at least 15 motorists were arrested for various traffic offences. These included driving under the influence of alcohol, operating unroadworthy vehicles, and failing to meet regulatory requirements set by NTSA.
During the exercise, at least 15 motorists were arrested for various traffic offences. These included driving under the influence of alcohol, operating unroadworthy vehicles, and failing to meet regulatory requirements set by NTSA.
Several vehicles were impounded on the spot, while offenders were issued with instant fines or subjected to further legal action depending on the seriousness of the offence.
While the operation was aimed at saving lives, it caused inconvenience to passengers whose journeys were interrupted.
While the operation was aimed at saving lives, it caused inconvenience to passengers whose journeys were interrupted.
Some travellers expressed frustration after their vehicles were detained, leaving them stranded for extended periods. Many blamed public transport operators for ignoring traffic laws and putting passengers at risk.
One passenger, Isaac Bisiria, said he was travelling to Nairobi for work when the vehicle he was in was stopped at the checkpoint.
One passenger, Isaac Bisiria, said he was travelling to Nairobi for work when the vehicle he was in was stopped at the checkpoint.
He explained that passengers were delayed for more than an hour and were unsure whether they would reach their destination on time.
“I don’t know whether it is the driver or the passengers who are in trouble, but I am supposed to be in Nairobi by morning,” Bisiria said, noting that such delays could affect people with urgent commitments.
Responding to the complaints, Addow defended the operation, saying public safety remains NTSA’s top priority, especially during the festive season when traffic volumes increase.
“I don’t know whether it is the driver or the passengers who are in trouble, but I am supposed to be in Nairobi by morning,” Bisiria said, noting that such delays could affect people with urgent commitments.
Responding to the complaints, Addow defended the operation, saying public safety remains NTSA’s top priority, especially during the festive season when traffic volumes increase.
He said the authority could not compromise on enforcing the law, even if it causes temporary inconvenience.
“This is the Christmas period when many people are travelling to visit family and friends. Our responsibility is to ensure that everyone gets to their destination safely and according to the law,” Addow said.
He also urged drivers to obey traffic rules and encouraged passengers to avoid boarding vehicles that appear unsafe or are driven recklessly.
“This is the Christmas period when many people are travelling to visit family and friends. Our responsibility is to ensure that everyone gets to their destination safely and according to the law,” Addow said.
He also urged drivers to obey traffic rules and encouraged passengers to avoid boarding vehicles that appear unsafe or are driven recklessly.
According to NTSA, passengers play an important role in promoting road safety by speaking up when drivers break the law.
The Kisii operation was part of a wider national campaign. Similar enforcement exercises were conducted in other regions, including Embu County.
The Kisii operation was part of a wider national campaign. Similar enforcement exercises were conducted in other regions, including Embu County.
In Embu, several drunk drivers were arrested, while boda boda riders were detained for riding without licences or insurance. Others were cited for offences such as using excessively bright lights and modified exhaust systems.
NTSA has warned that such operations will continue throughout the festive season. The authority says the goal is to reduce road accidents, protect lives, and ensure that motorists and passengers celebrate the holidays safely.
NTSA has warned that such operations will continue throughout the festive season. The authority says the goal is to reduce road accidents, protect lives, and ensure that motorists and passengers celebrate the holidays safely.
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