The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has started a re-test of all Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and commercial vehicle drivers.
The periodic retest will be mandatory, conducted every three years before a driver renews their license.
The drivers targeted are those of matatus, taxis, commercial and school buses, NTSA revealed in a statement on Monday.
Drivers will be required to apply online via their e-citizen account at a fee of Sh 1,050.
“The re-test is for commercial and public service vehicle drivers and is a pre-requisite for renewal of driving licences with class endorsement(s); 83, D1, D2, D3, C, Cl. CE and CD. The re-test shall be conducted every three years upon the expiry of driving licenses with class endorsement (s): B3, DI, D2, D3, C, Cl. CE and CD,” NTSA said.
NTSA Deputy Director and Head of Safety Compliance, Driver Training and Testing Wilson Tuigong noted that out of the 302 drivers tested, only 54 had passed.
The re-tests will be conducted in all NTSA Driver Test Units.
“The re-test process involves administration of both written theory exam and oral submissions. The questions are drawn from the content provided in the Curriculum for driver training and testing,” the authority explained.
NTSA also revealed that the re-test results will be processed within 24 hours of administration and a driver will have the chance to re-sit in the event they fail the test.
The driver is free to undergo refresher training at a driving school of choice before taking the re-test or upon failing the exam.