NTSA Deploys AI Traffic Cameras to Boost Road Safety



Story by Ayubu John photo journalist Afrimedia Group news.
The government has rolled out an automated traffic enforcement system using high-tech cameras to improve road safety and curb reckless driving across the country.

Speaking during the launch, Nashon Kondiwa, Director General of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), said the initiative marks a major shift from traditional roadblocks to technology-based enforcement designed to save lives.

Kondiwa said the system relies on AI-enabled cameras, high-resolution CCTV and automatic number plate recognition technology capable of detecting speeding and other traffic violations in real time. The cameras can read both the front and rear number plates of vehicles and motorcycles, ensuring that no road user escapes detection.

“The objective is not to make money but to protect lives. These cameras are meant to deter dangerous driving and make our roads safer for everyone,” Kondiwa said.

Under the new system, motorists caught violating traffic rules will receive instant electronic tickets linked to their vehicle records. The registered vehicle owner will be responsible for identifying the driver at the time the offence occurred.

Authorities said road sections equipped with the monitoring technology will be clearly marked, warning motorists that they are entering areas where their speed and driving behaviour are being watched.

NTSA officials explained that the cameras are strategically installed on major highways and accident-prone areas, allowing authorities to monitor risky driving and collect data that will help identify road safety black spots.

The system will also improve transparency by reducing direct interaction between motorists and enforcement officers, a move expected to limit corruption in traffic policing.

While cameras will capture many violations, officers from the National Police Service will still enforce offences that cannot be detected automatically.

Kondiwa said the government plans to install up to 1,000 traffic cameras nationwide, urging motorists to obey traffic laws and view the new technology as a partner in protecting lives on Kenyan roads.

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