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March 31, 2026
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Kenya to issue ‘Death Certificates’ for end-of-life vehicles under new regulation

Kenya to issue ‘Death Certificates’ for end-of-life vehicles under new regulation

The government is set to introduce an ‘end of life’ regulation that will require worn-out vehicles to undergo formal inspection and be issued a ‘death certificate’, effectively authorising their decommissioning, disassembly and recycling...

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Kenya is set to introduce new regulations requiring worn-out vehicles to receive a formal 'death certificate' before decommissioning, disassembly, and recycling.

  • 400,000 cars are currently in the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) database but do not exist on the road.
  • The announcement was made by Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Industry, on Friday, 27th March 2026.
  • This initiative aligns with the forthcoming East African Automotive Assembly & Manufacturing regulations, expected from 1st July 2026.

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