Kenya launches festive season crackdown on reckless driving and speeding
Kenya’s road safety authorities are stepping up enforcement ahead of the festive season. From mid-December 2025, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and Kenya Police will launch a major crackdown on dangerous driving. The campaign targets speeding, drunk driving, and driver fatigue to reduce accidents during the busy travel period.
The NTSA, led by Acting Director General Angela Wanjira, is working with matatu operators, truck owners, and speed limiter vendors to ensure compliance. Faulty or tampered speed limiters—particularly in vehicles exceeding 80 km/h—remain a key concern. A new digital system will also track repeat offenders to prevent further violations.
Mobile courts will operate at roadblocks, allowing instant arrests, prosecutions, and fines for motorists breaking the law. Meanwhile, Kenya Police will run 24-hour patrols and night operations along major routes. The public has been encouraged to report reckless drivers and corrupt officers using toll-free hotlines. Intensified checks are expected by December 23, 2025, with strict monitoring continuing through February. The festive period traditionally sees heavy traffic, raising the risk of crashes and fatalities.
The crackdown aims to reduce accidents during the high-travel season. Mobile courts, digital tracking, and round-the-clock patrols will enforce stricter penalties. Authorities have called for public cooperation to improve road safety over the coming months.
