Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
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- Jan 28, 2026
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The new National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) instant traffic fines system, which was intended to deploy AI cameras to instantly impose fines for speeding and other offenses, has been stopped by the Kenyan High Court as of March 12, 2026. Due to legal objections about fairness and public engagement, the system, which targeted infractions like speeding with fines up to KES 10,000, was put on hold. The petition was filed by Sheria Mtaani and lawyer Shadrack Wambui; case mention set for April 9.
The NTSA launched the system on March 9, 2026, using automated cameras (e.g., on Thika Road/Southern Bypass), but it was legally blocked on March 12, 2026.
•Offences Covered: Included speeding, driving without a license, lack of insurance, and seat belt violations.
•Penalty Range: Fines ranged from KES 500 to KES 10,000, often targeting PSVs, though generally applicable to motorists.
•How it Works (Pending Legal Review): Violations would be sent via SMS, with payments expected within seven days.
•Points System: Drivers would have 20 initial points, with deductions for offences, leading to license suspension upon depletion.
Note: As of March 12, 2026, the enforcement is officially paused following a High Court order, with the case headed for further hearings.
The NTSA launched the system on March 9, 2026, using automated cameras (e.g., on Thika Road/Southern Bypass), but it was legally blocked on March 12, 2026.
•Offences Covered: Included speeding, driving without a license, lack of insurance, and seat belt violations.
•Penalty Range: Fines ranged from KES 500 to KES 10,000, often targeting PSVs, though generally applicable to motorists.
•How it Works (Pending Legal Review): Violations would be sent via SMS, with payments expected within seven days.
•Points System: Drivers would have 20 initial points, with deductions for offences, leading to license suspension upon depletion.
Note: As of March 12, 2026, the enforcement is officially paused following a High Court order, with the case headed for further hearings.