NTSA Publishes New Vehicle Inspection Rules Targeting Private Car Owners
The inspection changes are part of the government's efforts to improve road safety by ensuring that vehicles operating on Kenyan roads meet the required safety standards...
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced stricter vehicle inspection rules and new fees, including for private cars, effective July 1, 2026.
- All vehicles older than four years from manufacture date will require annual inspections, impacting thousands of motorists.
- Motorists will face new booking and inspection fees, with owners of vehicles below 3,000cc paying up to Ksh2,000.
- Inspections will also be mandatory for modified, salvaged, or re-registered vehicles, with non-compliance risking fines up to Ksh20,000 or imprisonment.
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