Twenty-four drivers have been arrested along the Kakamega-Webuye Highway during a night-time road safety operation. Vehicles fitted with defective speed limiters were among those flagged.
The arrests were announced by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Friday, November 6, 2026. The operation forms part of an expanding crackdown ahead of the December festive season.
The authority said the drivers had been detained over various traffic offences. The specific charges against each motorist were not disclosed.
Defective Speed Limiters Flagged
Faulty speed limiters were among the main concerns identified during the Kakamega-Webuye operation.
“24 drivers were nabbed for various traffic offences, including operating vehicles with defective speed limiters,” NTSA said in its update.
The authority stressed that functional speed limiters are essential for controlling vehicle speeds. They are intended to protect drivers, passengers and other road users.
Owners of public service and commercial vehicles have been urged to keep the devices in proper working condition. NTSA said compliance must be maintained at all times.
Another 21 Drivers Arrested
The latest arrests followed a similar operation along the Kakamega-Mumias Road on Wednesday, November 4. Twenty-one drivers were arrested during that exercise.
Several violations were reported. Some motorists were found driving under the influence of alcohol or without valid driving licences. Others had expired Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badges.
Vehicles with cracked windscreens and worn-out tyres were also flagged. Expired inspection and insurance documents were among the other problems identified. Some vehicles were found displaying unauthorised registration plates.
The two operations have brought the number of drivers arrested along the two routes to 45 within three days.
Festive Season Safety Campaign Intensifies
The checks are being conducted under NTSA’s road safety campaign, Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani. The initiative combines roadside inspections with public awareness activities.
Major transport corridors are being targeted. Both daytime and night-time operations are being carried out to identify unsafe vehicles and risky driving practices.
The authority has said particular attention is being given to night travel. Reduced visibility and driver fatigue can increase the risks faced by motorists after dark. Drivers have been urged to rest before long journeys. Those who feel tired have been advised to stop rather than continue driving while exhausted.
Motorists Urged to Observe Road Rules
The campaign is also focused on speeding, drink-driving and compliance with vehicle safety requirements.
PSV operators are expected to ensure their drivers have valid licences and badges. Required vehicle documents must also be kept up to date.
Passengers have been reminded to wear seat belts throughout their journeys. Drivers have also been urged to slow down near checkpoints and cooperate with enforcement officers.
NTSA says the inspections are intended to identify violations before they lead to crashes. With festive travel expected to increase, the authority is calling on motorists and transport operators to put safety first.
