Editor's Review

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a scam alert after fraudsters were identified using a fake website and phone numbers to target motorists and members of the public.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a scam alert after fraudsters were identified using a fake website and phone numbers to target motorists and members of the public. 

In a notice on Thursday, September 3, the authority urged motorists to remain vigilant and avoid suspicious links or websites that may falsely present themselves as official government service platforms. 

NTSA said fraudsters are exploiting the domain govpenalize.eu.cc/ken in their schemes. The phone numbers +254 731500713 and +254 754981677 have also been associated with the scam. 

The authority has advised members of the public to report any suspicious links or websites and to use only its authorised platforms when accessing its services.

NTSA's official website is ntsa.go.ke, while its services are available through the eCitizen service portal at serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke or directly through an individual's eCitizen account.

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The authority's official YouTube platform is NTSA_Kenya, while its authorised SMS platform names are 'NTSA' and '22847_NTSA '.

File image of NTSA Director General Nahashon Kodhiwa

Elsewhere, this comes weeks after NTSA announced a decline in pedestrian fatalities in July 2026 following intensified enforcement and compliance checks.

In a statement on Monday, August 17, the authority attributed the decrease to the crackdown that targeted pedestrians who do not use designated crossing points.

"Pedestrian fatalities declined in July 2026 as the Authority and Traffic Police intensified enforcement and compliance checks targeting road users who fail to use designated crossing points, including footbridges," the statement read.

According to NTSA, 146 pedestrians lost their lives in July 2026, compared to 178 fatalities recorded during the same period in 2025. 

This represents a reduction of 32 deaths, translating to a 17.98 per cent decline in pedestrian fatalities.

"According to the July 2026 road safety status report, we lost 146 pedestrians down from 178 fatalities recorded in the same period in 2025, which is a 17.98 per cent reduction," the statement added.

NTSA attributed the decline partly to ongoing enforcement measures aimed at encouraging pedestrians to use designated crossing points and comply with traffic rules.

"We attribute this decline to, among other interventions, the ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at encouraging pedestrians to use designated crossing points and comply with traffic rules," the statement further read.

NTSA urged pedestrians to continue observing road safety measures to further reduce deaths among vulnerable road users.

"To further reduce fatalities among vulnerable road users, we urge all pedestrians to always use designated crossing points including footbridges, obey traffic signals, and prioritize their safety on the roads," the statement concluded.