Inside new NTSA car inspection rules that could land motorists in jail
A vehicle that has not undergone the mandatory test will effectively be operating illegally on Kenyan roads...
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is rolling out new vehicle inspection rules, requiring vehicles older than four years to undergo annual roadworthiness tests to enhance road safety.
- Motorists failing to comply risk fines of up to Sh20,000, six months in jail, or permanent loss of vehicle use.
- The new regulations, gazetted as Legal Notice No. 13 of 2026, are implemented by the NTSA.
- Privately owned vehicles older than four years will be subject to mandatory annual inspections; enforcement dates for private vehicles will be announced later.
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NTSA Directs Owners of Vehicles Older Than 4 Years to Book Annual Inspections - June 2026
The National Transport and Safety Authority is implementing stricter vehicle inspection rules, requiring all motor vehicles older than four years from their manufacture date to undergo annual roadworthiness tests starting July 1. This move aims to bolster road safety by ensuring only roadworthy vehicles operate on Kenyan roads. The NTSA will also announce timelines for enforcing new safety rules for school buses, including reflectorised stop-sign arms and telematics systems. Motorists who failed to comply with these requirements could face jail time.
