The National Transport Safety Authority (NTSA) will soon have expanded powers regulate and investigate accidents and incidents across all modes of transport, including road, rail, pipeline, and air, should a Bill before the House be approved.
The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which is sponsored by Limuru MP John Kiragu, is seeking to consolidate all transport agencies under the jurisdiction of NTSA for more effective operationalization.
The Bill proposes the amendment of Section 4 of the NTSA Act by replacing the phrase "road transport and safety" with "transportation safety" to encompass all modes of transport, including air, rail, road, and marine.
Further, it is calling for the formation of an independent investigation unit within NTSA to enhance transportation safety and conduct thorough investigations into transport-related accidents.
