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NTSA Intensifies Road Safety Checks Ahead of Festive Season

12 drivers arrested in Meru County

October 31, 2026 2 min read
NTSA Intensifies Road Safety Checks Ahead of Festive Season

Twelve drivers have been arrested and their vehicles impounded in Meru County as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) intensifies road safety checks.

Eight of the drivers were found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, with some recording high Breath Alcohol Content (BrAC) readings.

The crackdown is part of NTSA's Msimu Bila Ajali, Usalama Barabarani campaign, which aims to reduce road accidents ahead of the festive season.

Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.