Kenyans have 14 days to submit their views on proposed legislation that would grant the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) new powers to regulate and license inspectors of public service vehicles (PSVs), including matatus.

• The National Transport and Safety Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to shift the role of PSV conformity assessments from the Kenya Association of Bus Manufacturers to NTSA, citing potential conflicts of interest.
• The Senate Standing Committee on Roads and Transportation is facilitating public participation, with views due by Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5 pm.
• Under the proposed law, NTSA would register and license inspectors, ensuring they are not involved in the design, manufacture, or ownership of the vehicles they inspect, and would conduct periodic audits.