The government will launch a decentralised motor vehicle inspection programme on July 1, according to Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir.
Speaking during a briefing at State House in Nairobi on Monday, March 2, Chirchir said the initiative will allow motorists to access vehicle inspection services in all counties, eliminating the need to travel to centralised regional centres.
The programme will be implemented through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Chirchir described vehicle inspection as a “bankable business” that has attracted strong interest from private investors.
He added that regulations on driving under the influence and the use of school vehicles have already been published. The ministry is now finalising licensing thresholds and inspection rules in collaboration with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar said private investors will have three months to construct inspection centres, which will operate in coordination with NTSA.
President William Ruto endorsed the plan, noting that the PPP approach will enhance efficiency while generating additional revenue for the government. The ministry estimates the project will cost approximately Ksh12 billion.
Alongside the decentralised inspections, the government plans to install more than 1,000 smart traffic cameras nationwide to detect road violations automatically.
Ruto said the combined measures could reduce traffic-related challenges by more than 70 per cent, improving road safety and efficiency.
The July 1 rollout marks a major step in modernising Kenya’s vehicle inspection system, expanding business opportunities at the county level, and strengthening road safety through technology-driven enforcement.
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