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April 10, 2026
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NTSA Announces Review of New Driving Licences Deal After Uproar

NTSA Announces Review of New Driving Licences Deal After Uproar

The review puts the future of the second-generation driving licence project in question as pressure mounts to ensure the agreement protects public interest...

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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has pledged to review its 21-year smart driving licence production deal following intense criticism from Members of Parliament over an unfair revenue-sharing model.

  • NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa acknowledged concerns that the deal unfairly grants private partners approximately 77% of projected revenues, leaving the government with less than a quarter.
  • The deal, signed with a private consortium led by PesaPrint, was scrutinized by the National Assembly's Public Debt and Privatisation Committee on Thursday, April 9.
  • Lawmakers like Committee Chairperson Abdi Shurie and Hon. Daudi expressed dismay, with Shurie noting projected revenues of Ksh900 billion against costs of Ksh300 billion, a 300% profit for the private entity.

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