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EACC Chairperson Bishop David Oginde has narrated a recent encounter with an NTSA officer who allegedly attempted to solicit a bribe.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson Bishop David Oginde has narrated a recent encounter with a National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) officer who allegedly attempted to solicit a bribe.

Speaking on Tuesday, December 9, Oginde explained that he had been carrying out a routine online vehicle ownership transfer when the officer demanded money after being contacted for assistance.

"Two weeks ago, I was processing an online vehicle ownership transfer. When a colleague called an NTSA officer for assistance, he asked for a bribe of Ksh10,000.

"We refused, and the process was rejected. I was tempted to ask him, ‘Do you know who you’re speaking to?’," he recalled.

Elsewhere, NTSA has suspended the licences of 62 public service vehicle (PSV) drivers from seven transport operators.

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In a statement on Tuesday, NTSA said the suspension of the licenses followed a compliance assessment that uncovered multiple safety breaches.

The authority directed that the drivers undergo re-testing following the suspension.

"The Authority has suspended the licences of 62 drivers from seven public transport operators and mandated that they undergo re-testing. This action follows a compliance assessment that revealed multiple violations and serious safety concerns," NTSA stated.

File image of motorists and car dealers queue at NTSA offices for services

Public transport operators affected include Tahmeed Express Limited (23), Latema Travelers Bus and Safari Company Limited (13), Meru Nissan Operators Sacco (10), Moline Prestige Services Shuttle Limited (6), MTrans Sacco Limited (7) and Enabled Mashariki Investment Limited (3).

NTSA also directed the operators to organize road safety awareness training for all their drivers and present selected vehicles for inspection.

"Besides re-testing the identified drivers, the affected operators must organize road safety awareness training for all their drivers and present selected vehicles for inspection," the agency said.

NTSA highlighted that driver re-testing exercise is part of the wider proactive efforts aimed at ensuring every driver possesses the requisite skills and competencies to safely operate on our roads.

Further, it said several operators are currently under scrutiny to ensure their drivers and vehicles fully comply with established safety regulations.

"These actions highlight our firm and ongoing commitment to road safety, particularly during this festive period," the agency stated.