The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that it will continue inspecting school transport and commercial service vehicles at its inspection centres while introducing annual inspections for other motor vehicles beginning July 1, 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa said the inspections are being carried out in line with the Authority's mandate under the NTSA Act and the Traffic Act to register, license and inspect motor vehicles.
According to Kondiwa, school transport operators and school management must ensure that all vehicles transporting children are roadworthy and display valid inspection stickers.
He said law enforcement officers have been directed to verify the validity of inspection stickers using the free NTSA Mobile App.
However, Kondiwa noted that enforcement of Rule 13 on reflectorised red stop mechanical signal arms and Rule 14 on telematic systems under the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2026, will be communicated to the public at a later date.
The Authority also directed owners of commercial service vehicles to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and have valid inspection stickers before operating on Kenyan roads.
Kondiwa said police officers will similarly verify inspection stickers through the NTSA Mobile App.
He added that the implementation of requirements relating to telematic systems and underride protection devices under the NTSA (Operations of Commercial Vehicles) Regulations, 2026, will also be announced separately.
For other motor vehicles, the Authority said annual inspections will begin on July 1 at NTSA inspection centres in line with Section 55 of the Traffic Act.
Kondiwa said owners of vehicles that are more than four years old from the recorded date of manufacture are expected to book annual inspections through the NTSA service portal available on the eCitizen platform.
He clarified that enforcement of mandatory inspection for private motor vehicles will be communicated to the public in due course.
Kondiwa also stated that the Authority has not licensed any private entity to offer motor vehicle inspection services.
The Director General warned members of the public against bribery and fraudulent individuals claiming they can influence NTSA services.
"NTSA has a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption in all its operations. It is committed to acting professionally, fairly and with integrity," he said.
He urged anyone approached by unauthorised persons claiming they could fast-track NTSA services to report the matter to the nearest NTSA office, the Authority's integrity office or the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
"If contacted by an unauthorized person(s) or through an unofficial channel, advising that any NTSA service application can be fast-tracked or influenced in any way, please report the matter to the nearest NTSA office or [email protected] or the EACC for further action," Kondiwa said.
He advised motorists seeking assistance to obtain services only through official NTSA offices, Huduma Centres, the Authority's official social media platforms and its designated communication channels.
