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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