Mombasa County announces plate and face recognition system to track offenders

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has announced the launch of smart CCTV cameras to enforce parking and other county laws. The system, funded entirely by county resources, will identify offenders in real time and track repeat violations.

The County Government of Mombasa has launched a new digital surveillance system to tighten parking rules and improve compliance with county laws. Speaking at the Regional Highway Safety Investors Conference 2026, Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said smart CCTV cameras have been installed across several parts of the city, with the first phase nearing completion.

"The county government invested and put up smart CCTVs across Mombasa using our own resources. As we speak right now, we have already installed, and we are in the process of finalising," he said.

These cameras will help nab those not paying parking fees and breaking other laws. Nassir added that the county is looking to partner with stakeholders to enhance the system's capacity, including number plate and facial recognition. The advanced system will identify offenders in real time, track behavioural patterns, and build profiles of repeat violators.

The governor emphasised that data protection is integral, assuring that privacy considerations are built into the implementation. The county will work with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for the rollout, mirroring NTSA's instant fines system.

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President William Ruto has received and endorsed recommendations from the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ) to improve road safety in Kenya. The recommendations include mandatory defensive driving certification for public service vehicle (PSV) operators and the rollout of decentralised vehicle inspections through a public-private partnership starting July 1. He also ordered the installation of smart traffic cameras and an instant fines system in major cities within one month.

The Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) has called for the immediate rollout of an on-the-spot traffic fine system payable through mobile money platforms, aiming to eliminate the conventional court-based enforcement that it describes as costly and inefficient. The group argues this would ease court backlogs and boost road safety. The proposal arrives as the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) prepares to launch instant fines amid Kenya's push toward digitized services.

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Mombasa county has announced a crackdown on individuals making illegal sewer connections, which have compromised the system's effectiveness. Governor Abdulswaad Sherrif stated that county officers will regularise connections and pursue legal action. This comes amid efforts to modernise ageing infrastructure and address water scarcity issues.

Kenya's police force has announced plans to create special units to tackle rising insecurity in Nairobi and other major cities ahead of the 2027 election campaigns. Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat made the statement during a meeting of police commanders in Mombasa. He emphasized that strict orders have been issued from the top to address the surging crime effectively.

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The Nairobi County government has announced a 5% discount for motorists paying seasonal parking fees by February 14. This comes alongside incentives for property owners settling land rates early, as part of efforts to improve revenue collection.

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Sheriff Nassir has announced a 45-day waiver on penalties and interest for outstanding land rates. He made the announcement in a press briefing on April 2, with the period starting on April 1. Property owners can settle their dues without extra charges during this window.

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Four governors from Kenya's coastal region faced scrutiny from a Senate committee over allegations of financial mismanagement, corruption, and legal violations in the water and health sectors. Billions in public funds have been misused or lost without proper documentation. Residents suffer from poverty and poor services.

 

 

 

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