The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced free motor vehicle inspection clinics for school transport vehicles.
The clinic under the campaign “Operation Watoto Wafike Salama” will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9 am to 3 pm, across all designated NTSA inspection centres.
According to the Authority, the initiative is aimed at ensuring the safety of learners by assessing the roadworthiness of school buses and vans before schools reopen for the new term.
These clinics will help identify potential risks and guide schools and vehicle owners on corrective measures.
Inspection centres participating in the exercise include Mombasa, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Nyahururu, Machakos, Voi, Kitale, Kakamega, Nyeri, Thika, Kisumu, Embu, Meru, Kericho, Garissa, and the Likoni Road centre in Nairobi.
The Authority further clarified that in Kisii County, the free inspection clinic will be held a day earlier, on Friday, August 22, 2025, to accommodate local schools and transport operators.
During the exercise, NTSA inspectors will conduct comprehensive safety assessments on braking systems, tires, seatbelts, lights, and general mechanical condition.
“We will make a safety assessment to guide motor vehicle owners and schools on corrective measures to take in order to ensure the safety of all our children,” the agency said.
Owners and institutions will receive guidance on repairs or adjustments necessary to ensure compliance with safety standards.
NTSA has appealed to schools and transport service providers to take advantage of the free inspection, stressing that compliance will not only enhance road safety but also build parental confidence in school transport systems.
Operation Watoto Wafike Salama is part of NTSA’s campaign to reduce accidents involving school buses and to promote a culture of road safety across the country.
It follows similar exercises done for the public service vehicles.
