High Court Rules on NTSA Smart Driving Licence, Automated Traffic Fine System
The High Court of Kerugoya has temporarily halted the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) second-generation smart driving licence and automated traffic penalties system.
Justice Dennis Kizito temporarily halted the 21-year Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement between NTSA and Pesa Print Limited, awaiting the hearing and judgment of the Road Safety Association of Kenya’s appeal.
“The implementation of the Public-Private Partnership between NTSA and Pesa Print Limited consortium relating to smart driving licences, automated traffic fines and associated services has been suspended,” the court ruled.
In a directive dated May 29, 2026, the court certified the action as urgent and required the respondents to file their reply within 10 days, with the matter scheduled for mention on June 21, 2026.
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Heads up if you drive in Kenya! 🚨 NTSA has officially activated its automated traffic fine system under Section 117 of the Traffic Act (Cap. 403). You can now get slapped with an instant traffic fine via SMS or email without a single police…— Uhakikihub (@Uhakikihub) June 6, 2026
The stalled project was supposed to introduce second-generation smart driving licenses and a countrywide computerized traffic enforcement system.
Under the arrangement, motorists would pay Ksh3,050 for the new smart driving licences, with Pesa Print handling card design and printing, while a local bank managed enrolment and registration.
A key feature of the system was the installation of 1,000 smart traffic cameras, comprising 700 fixed cameras and 300 mobile units, across major highways and roads.
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The project also sought to introduce instant fines linked directly to motorists’ driving licence profiles, with drivers found violating traffic rules receiving fines through SMS notifications.
High Court, Kerugoya suspends @ntsa_kenya’s 21-year PPP deal with Pesa Print Limited for smart driving licences and automated traffic fines
✅Justice Dennis Kizito has halted the scheme pending hearing of a petition by the Road Safety Association of Kenya.
✅You cannot bulldoze… pic.twitter.com/eSM74CC3Cg— Stephen Mutoro (@smutoro) June 6, 2026
The Road Safety Association of Kenya moved to court seeking orders to stop the implementation of the project, prompting the issuance of conservatory orders.
In its petition, the association raised concerns over flawed procurement, arguing that the deal was directly procured despite being previously flagged by the Office of the Auditor General.
The petition also alleged that NTSA rushed the implementation without conducting meaningful public engagement or gathering input from transport sector operators.
Additionally, the association argued that the project lacked the necessary NTSA board resolutions authorising the massive multi-billion shilling contract.
High Court Rules on NTSA Smart Driving Licence, Automated Traffic Fine System
