High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye has issued a conservatory order halting the enforcement of Kenya’s Instant Fines Traffic Management System by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), pending the hearing and determination of a constitutional petition challenging the system.
In orders issued on March 12, 2026, Justice Mwamuye restrained the respondents and the interested party, jointly or individually, from issuing, generating, demanding, or enforcing instant or automated traffic penalties produced through algorithmic or other automated decision-making systems.
The ruling effectively pauses the rollout of the instant fines system, which had sparked debate among motorists, legal experts, and transport stakeholders over its legality and implementation.
The case challenges the legality of the instant fines system introduced by NTSA, arguing that the automated penalties raise constitutional and legal concerns.
The court has also set strict timelines for the case's progression. Petitioners have until March 13, 2026, to serve the court order to all respondents, while the respondents, including NTSA and the State Law Office, have until March 20, 2026, to file their responses.
The matter will be mentioned again on April 9, 2026, when the court will confirm compliance with its directions and issue further instructions on the hearing and determination of the petition.
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