The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is set to launch a new digital logbook system on June 10, replacing the current physical logbooks to curb fraud and improve efficiency.

• The e-logbook system will feature 10 key enhancements, including automated reminders for compliance, free digital copies, cloud storage, and digital encryption to prevent forgery.
• Key organizations involved include the NTSA, banks, and SACCOs, which will benefit from direct integration for quicker loan approvals and ownership verification via QR codes.
• Notable features aim to streamline processes like ownership transfers, making them instant and online, and ensure real-time updates to ownership records.

France has committed KSh12.5 billion to modernize the Nairobi commuter rail network, announced during President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Nairobi.

• A significant financial boost of KSh12.5 billion from France.
• Key players include France and the Kenyan government.
• This deal signifies a crucial step in the ongoing modernization efforts for Nairobi's public transport infrastructure.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is defending its move to implement electronic logbooks, stating it is a crucial part of ongoing reforms to enhance vehicle registration efficiency and bolster road safety.

• NTSA is spearheading the transition to electronic logbooks.
• The initiative aims to improve vehicle registration efficiency.
• The shift is also intended to strengthen road safety operations.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has initiated the bidding process for the upgrade of the 142-kilometre El Wak-Gari and Gari-Rhamu road sections in Mandera County. This project is part of the larger 750-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera highway, financed by a Ksh28 billion loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB).

• A total of 142 kilometres will be upgraded, split into two lots: 74 km (Lot 1: El Wak-Gari) and 68 km (Lot 2: Gari-Rhamu).
• The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is the implementing agency.
• Bids for Lot 1 are due by June 23, 2026, with construction expected to take four years.

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has assured its staff that the transition to a new e-logbook system will not lead to job losses.

• Approximately 200 staff involved in manual logbook processing will be retrained and redeployed to roles in enforcement and compliance.
• NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa stated that this retraining will equip staff with skills to become transport specialists and road safety specialists.
• The digital shift is expected to create new job opportunities in areas like digital compliance and IT support, while also addressing issues of fake logbooks.