The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has received formal backing to implement mandatory vehicle inspection rules across Kenya, significantly enhancing road safety standards.

• Private vehicles older than four years will now require mandatory roadworthiness inspections, alongside stricter annual checks for public service, school, and commercial vehicles.
• The NTSA is the key organization driving this initiative.
• Inspections will also occur after accidents, during ownership changes, and re-registration, with provisions for licensing private inspection centers under a public-private partnership model.