NAIROBI, Kenya — A public service vehicle (PSV) driver filmed speeding and dangerously overtaking motorists from Kakamega to Nairobi will undergo fresh driving training after failing a mandatory retest by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
In an update issued on Thursday morning, NTSA confirmed that the driver presented himself for the examination but did not pass.
The Authority said the driver must now enrol in a licensed driving school before he can sit another driving test.
“He will be required to enrol in a licensed driving school for training before he is eligible to book and sit for a driving test,” NTSA said. “Only after passing the test will he qualify to acquire a driving licence.”
The driver came under scrutiny after a video showing his reckless driving circulated widely on social media. Concerned road users shared the footage online, prompting NTSA to act.
The Authority traced the driver through his Sacco and ordered him to retake the test.
NTSA also appealed to Kenyans to report reckless driving incidents. It urged members of the public to provide key details, including vehicle registration numbers, locations, and the date and time of incidents.
The development comes as authorities intensify road safety enforcement following a surge in accident-related deaths.
Multi-agency teams drawn from the National Police Service (NPS), NTSA and other partners are conducting targeted operations at major accident blackspots across the country.
Police said at least 31 people died in road crashes during the first six days of the new year, describing the situation as a national crisis.
“This trend demands immediate, collective and decisive action,” the NPS said.
Preliminary police analysis shows that most of the accidents resulted from human error.
Police listed reckless driving, speeding, driver fatigue and driving under the influence as leading causes. Persistent violations by bodaboda riders, including riding on walkways and using the wrong lanes, also featured prominently.
“These causes are totally avoidable,” the police said.
In response, the Inspector General of Police has directed traffic commanders to increase visibility on major roads. Officers have been ordered to intensify checks on speeding, drunk driving, vehicle roadworthiness, and PSV compliance.
Police have also expanded the use of breathalyser tests as part of the renewed enforcement drive.
Authorities say the measures aim to curb preventable road deaths and restore discipline on Kenyan roads.
