By Violet Akinyi 

Motorists in Kenya will soon receive traffic offence notifications directly through SMS and email under a new digital enforcement system set to launch on June 1, 2026.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced the rollout of the modernised framework as part of efforts to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability in handling minor traffic offences.

Under the new system, drivers who commit minor traffic violations will receive a Police Notification of Traffic Offence electronically through their registered phone numbers and email addresses. In some cases, offenders will be allowed to pay fines without physically appearing in court.

According to NTSA, the move is expected to streamline traffic enforcement processes while reducing the burden on courts that handle thousands of minor traffic cases annually.

“The framework aims to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability in traffic enforcement,” NTSA said in a statement reported by Citizen Digital.

The authority noted that digitising the process will also help curb corruption linked to manual enforcement procedures and improve service delivery through technology.

Motorists have now been urged to update their contact details in the NTSA database to ensure they receive notifications promptly once the system becomes operational nationwide.

However, NTSA clarified that the digital framework will only apply to minor traffic offences. Serious violations will still require motorists to appear in court and follow the normal legal process.

Road safety stakeholders and transport experts have welcomed the initiative, saying it could improve compliance with traffic laws while promoting accountability among road users.

The rollout forms part of the government’s broader digital transformation agenda aimed at modernising public services across the country.

Once fully implemented, the new framework is expected to significantly change how traffic offences are managed in Kenya, marking a major shift toward technology-driven enforcement.