NAIROBI, KENYA, April 27, 2026 — All school transporters across the country will be required to present their vehicles for mandatory inspection following fresh directives issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
In a statement released on Sunday, April 26, the authority says the nationwide checks are aimed at ensuring that school buses and vans are mechanically sound and safe as learners return for the second term.
According to NTSA, the directive forms part of the ongoing Watoto Wafike Salama initiative, which has been intensified to enhance the safety of children during the back-to-school period.
“All school transport operators are expected to present their fleets for inspection to confirm that the vehicles are mechanically sound and safe for transporting children,” the authority states.
In addition to vehicle inspections, NTSA announces that a multi-agency team will conduct heightened road safety compliance checks across the country, urging motorists to exercise caution and responsibility.
The authority also calls on parents, school administrations, and transport operators to prioritise the safety of learners during the reopening period.
The directive comes in the wake of a fatal road accident along the Narok-Mai Mahiu Road, which claimed seven lives.
The crash, which occurred between Ntulele and Duka Moja, involved a trailer and a Toyota Voxy, with all occupants of the Voxy reported dead at the scene.
Preliminary reports indicate that the trailer lost its brakes before colliding head-on with the smaller vehicle along the busy highway.
Following the incident, NTSA says it is working closely with the National Police Service (NPS) to investigate the circumstances that led to the crash.
“We assure the public that we are working closely with the National Police Service to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances that led the driver to lose control of the vehicle,” the authority states.
The latest measures come as learners are expected to report back to school from Monday, April 27, with authorities stepping up efforts to prevent road accidents involving school children.