The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a nationwide road safety operation ahead of the August school holidays, warning motorists and public service vehicle operators to strictly adhere to traffic regulations as thousands of learners travel home.
In a statement on Thursday , July 23, 2026, NTSA said it has activated Operation Watoto Wafike Salama, a multi-agency campaign aimed at reducing road crashes involving school children during the holiday travel period.
The authority noted that increased movement of learners during school closure significantly raises the risk of road traffic accidents, calling on parents, guardians, school bus operators and all road users to prioritize children’s safety.
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“As schools across the country prepare for the August holidays, every child deserves to reach home safely. Extra caution and responsibility from everyone are essential,” the statement read.
Under the operation, NTSA will work alongside the National Police Service, County Transport and Safety Committees, and other stakeholders to intensify compliance checks and public awareness campaigns along major transport corridors.
Inside the crackdown
The crackdown will include heightened multi-agency patrols and spot checks on vehicles transporting children, with officers conducting random inspections to ensure vehicles are roadworthy.
Inspectors will examine the condition of speed limiters, seat belts, tyres, brakes, lights and other critical safety features.
Authorities will also enforce laws against speeding, overloading, drunk driving, driver fatigue and other traffic offences.
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Additionally, officers will carry out random checks on drivers’ licences, PSV badges, road service licences and vehicle inspection certificates to ensure compliance with transport regulations.
Beyond enforcement, NTSA said it will roll out enhanced road safety education campaigns targeting motorists and the general public to encourage safer driving during the holiday period.
The authority also urged Kenyans to report reckless driving and other unsafe practices that could endanger children through emergency numbers 999, 911 or 112, St. John’s Ambulance, the Kenya Red Cross, or the NTSA incident reporting platform.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility. Let us all play our part to protect our children,” NTSA said, urging all motorists to exercise patience and caution throughout the school holiday travel period.
