Transport Ministry Sets Dates for Mandatory Nationwide NTSA Vehicle Inspection
President Ruto has imposed strict timelines for the vehicle inspection centres to boost revenue and improve road safety following deadly Christmas festivities last year...
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The Kenyan Ministry of Transport will launch a decentralised motor vehicle inspection programme on July 1. This initiative aims to bring inspections closer to motorists across all counties.
- The programme requires an investment of close to Ksh12 billion.
- Key figures involved include Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and President William Ruto.
- The rollout will be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, allowing private investors three months to establish inspection centres.
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Kenya recorded 5,009 road deaths in one year, prompting President William Ruto to order the immediate rollout of an instant traffic fines program and installation of road surveillance cameras in five to six major towns within one month. Chief Justice Martha Koome revealed 787 causing death cases were among 62,932 traffic offences filed in the 2024/2025 financial year. Ruto directed NTSA to fast-track smart traffic cameras across all cities to combat bribery. The Transport Ministry will launch a decentralised motor vehicle inspection programme on July 1. Additionally, mandatory defensive driving certification will be required for all PSV operators.
