The Cabinet has approved a public-private partnership (PPP) for the issuance and management of Second-Generation Smart Driving Licences in Kenya, transferring responsibility from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to a private investor.

• NTSA had issued approximately 2.1 million smart driving licences by June 2025, against a target of 5 million.
• The new system will integrate chip-based licences with an instant fines system, a mobile driving licence wallet, and a driver merit and demerit points framework.
• The shift aims to accelerate deployment, reduce operational bottlenecks, and modernize driver licensing by aligning with global best practices.

Kenya's Cabinet has approved the implementation of new second-generation smart driving licenses, aiming to modernize the country's transport system and improve road safety. This initiative will be rolled out through a public-private partnership.

• The new licenses will integrate with an instant fine system, mobile license wallet, and driver merit and demerit points.
• The project was approved on Monday, December 15.
• These chip-based cards will store driver's data, history, and facilitate digital payments.

The Kenyan Cabinet has approved a new National Energy Policy and an updated National Petroleum Policy, aiming to accelerate the country's transformation into a modern, industrialized economy. These policies are foundational to achieving Kenya's development goals.

• The National Energy Policy will promote **renewables** and address challenges like low electricity access and unreliable supply, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
• The updated National Petroleum Policy, building on the 2004 framework, seeks to strengthen governance, attract investment, and enhance energy security, especially following recent oil discoveries in Northern Kenya.
• Additionally, the Cabinet approved the Livestock Value Chain Support Project to boost dairy productivity and farmer income, impacting the livelihoods of many Kenyans.