Cabinet okays Second Generation Smart Driving Licence through a PPP
The decision follows persistent implementation challenges at NTSA, which has struggled to scale issuance of chip-based licences since the initiative was launched in 2017. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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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.
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Cabinet Approves Second-Generation Smart Driving Licences and New Energy Policies - December 2025
The Cabinet has approved a public-private partnership (PPP) for the issuance and management of Second-Generation Smart Driving Licences in Kenya. This initiative will transfer responsibility from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to a private investor with the goal of modernizing the country's transport system and improving road safety. In the same sitting, the Cabinet also approved a new National Energy Policy and an updated National Petroleum Policy. These policies are considered foundational to achieving Kenya's development goals and are aimed at accelerating the country's transformation into a modern, industrialized economy.
