Kenya: NTSA Suspends Instant Fines System Effective Immediately

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the instant fines system with immediate effect. 

The system that began operations on March 9 on major highways, especially in Nairobi, has attracted lawsuits and public outcry.

In a notice to motorists and the general public on Friday, NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa explained that the sudden reversal is necessary to allow for further civic education and public awareness on the proper procedures for handling minor traffic…