Kenya employs a distinct white front and yellow rear number plate system for vehicles, a regulation mandated by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) with crucial safety implications.

• The colour difference aids in direction identification, with yellow being highly visible in low light and poor weather.
• The NTSA requires all plates to be manufactured from reflective material for enhanced visibility.
• This system, also used in countries like Uganda and formerly France, traces its origins to the United Kingdom.