NTSA Director General George Njao suspended over rise in accidents

The Director General of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), George Njao, has been given a 30-day compulsory leave by the State agency’s board.

Cosmas Ngeso will take over the position as the board, in conjunction with the Ad-hoc committee, launch investigations on the causes of the increasing accident cases in the last 30 days.

The board has also suspended licenses of Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators involved in the recent accidents this month with immediate effect.

PSV drivers who shall be involved in fatal crushes will undergo a safety compliance assessment before they are cleared.

“The Authority shall provide both technological and policy advisory support to the National Police Service to ensure the fulfilment of their mandate regarding the enforcement of traffic laws,” Board Chairperson Aden Noor Ali said in a statement.

“Pursuant to Section 40 of the Traffic Act, the Authority in conjunction with the National Police Service shall commence the suspension, revocation and/or re-testing of any driver who is observed to drive in such a manner as to be a source of danger to the public. For purposes of clarity, this shall include motorists driving in a reckless, careless and/or dangerous manner.”

He added: “Further to this, the Board shall take immediate and severe disciplinary action against members of staff who will issue an inspection certificate and/or road service license and/or driving licence and DL endorsement to any vehicle and driver without laid down procedures.”