Malala strongly criticized the system introduced under President William Ruto’s administration, arguing that it is unfair to motorists and lacks transparency.
Malala claimed that the automated fines collected through the system are being funneled to a private company allegedly linked to the President, raising concerns about accountability and misuse of public funds. He warned that if the government proceeds with implementing the policy, he would lead protests, including mobilizing youths to destroy the traffic surveillance cameras installed across the city. To Read More CLICK HERE
His remarks come amid an ongoing legal battle over the legality of the automated traffic enforcement system introduced by the National Transport and Safety Authority. The High Court of Kenya recently issued conservatory orders temporarily halting the enforcement of the instant fines.
Justice Bahati Mwamuye ruled that the NTSA and the Office of the Attorney General should not issue, demand, or enforce fines generated through automated or algorithm-based systems until the matter is fully heard and determined.
The case was filed by Sheria Mtaani through lawyers Danstan Omari and Shadrack Wambui. The lobby group argues that the system violates constitutional provisions, particularly Articles 47 and 50, which guarantee fair administrative action and the presumption of innocence.
According to the petition, motorists are required to pay fines within seven days or risk penalties such as being denied access to essential NTSA services, a move the group says is punitive and unconstitutional.
The developments have intensified debate over the balance between road safety enforcement and protection of citizens’ rights, even as political tensions continue to rise around the issue.