by Nikkie Aisha on Friday, 24 April 2026 – 12:35 pm An image of a multiagency team of enforcers from NTSA and the Traffic Department during a past enforcement exercise. Photo Kenyans.co.ke The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a safety directive to drivers ahead of the reopening of schools. NTSA has outlined measures to ensure the safe transport of children in anticipation of increased traffic when school resumes. In a notice posted on April 24, NTSA warned drivers to ensure that no child or body parts are protruding outside moving vehicles. Drivers transporting learners have been instructed to ensure that all passengers are properly seated before a journey begins. School buses awaiting inspection by NTSA officials Photo NTSA The authority further directed that all passengers must fasten seatbelts before vehicles start moving. “When transporting school children, ensure all passengers are seated and have fastened their seatbelts before starting the journey. Furthermore, ensure that no child or body parts are protruding outside the vehicle,” NTSA wrote. The authority also places responsibility on both drivers and vehicle owners to ensure vehicles used for transporting learners are in proper condition . “Drivers and vehicle owners have a responsibility to ensure their vehicles are in good condition and have valid licences as schools prepare to reopen,” NTSA wrote. Additionally, vehicle owners are required to ensure regular servicing and maintenance of their vehicles. The authority emphasised that key parts such as brakes, tyres, lights and side mirrors must be fully functional at all times. NTSA stated that vehicles must have valid inspection certificates , Road Service Licences (RSL) and insurance coverage. As schools reopen across the country, road users can expect to experience a return of heavier traffic. An image of vehicles stuck in traffic on a major highway in Kenya. Kenyans.co.ke Latest News Kenyan Man Captured in Ukraine Sends Emotional Appeal Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 2:46 pm Kenyans.co.ke Weekly Quiz: 10 Questions to Test Your News Knowledge Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 2:05 pm KeNHA Closes Southern Bypass After Grisly Accident Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 1:02 pm Famous Nigerian Prophet Warns Ruto Against Secret Opposition Plots & Upcoming Crisis Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 12:41 pm NTSA Issues Fresh Directives to All Drivers Starting Next Week Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 12:35 pm Kenya Met Issues Weekend Heavy Rainfall Advisory for 5 Regions Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 12:25 pm County Responds After Reports of Detention of International Tourists in Maasai Mara Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 11:59 am Sakaja Reshuffles County Executives Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 10:52 am Panic as Plane Loses Control, Crashes Into Vegetation Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 10:39 am Jeff Koinange Opens Up on Controversial Interview That Made Him Quit KTN Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 10:30 am How New National Address System Works Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 9:17 am Govt Begins Talks for Electric Train in Kenya Fri, 24 Apr 2026 – 9:09 am Load More