The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that Kenyans cannot reserve future vehicle number plates before a registration series is officially released.
The clarification came after a social media user asked whether it was possible to secure attractive future number plates such as “KEG 500L” and “KES 100M” before they are issued. The “KES 100M” plate especially attracted attention online because it resembles the abbreviation for Kenya shillings and 100 million.
In its response, NTSA explained that motorists are not allowed to directly book future ordinary registration numbers in advance. However, the authority advised interested Kenyans to wait until a new series is close to being released and then apply for a Special Plate.
According to NTSA, vehicle registration numbers are issued in sequential alphabetical order, meaning combinations like “KES 100M” only become available once the KES series officially begins.
The authority further noted that Kenyans who want unique combinations can still obtain them through the Special Plate application process. Interested motorists are encouraged to monitor upcoming registration series and apply early before the desired numbers are allocated through the normal system.
Special number plates in Kenya are commonly associated with status, branding, or personal identity, with many drivers preferring plates that contain names, initials, lucky numbers, or business-related references.
NTSA says customized number plates can cost around Ksh1 million depending on the request and approval process.The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that Kenyans cannot reserve future vehicle number plates before a registration series is officially released.
The clarification came after a social media user asked whether it was possible to secure attractive future number plates such as “KEG 500L” and “KES 100M” before they are issued. The “KES 100M” plate especially attracted attention online because it resembles the abbreviation for Kenya shillings and 100 million.
In its response, NTSA explained that motorists are not allowed to directly book future ordinary registration numbers in advance. However, the authority advised interested Kenyans to wait until a new series is close to being released and then apply for a Special Plate.
According to NTSA, vehicle registration numbers are issued in sequential alphabetical order, meaning combinations like “KES 100M” only become available once the KES series officially begins.
The authority further noted that Kenyans who want unique combinations can still obtain them through the Special Plate application process. Interested motorists are encouraged to monitor upcoming registration series and apply early before the desired numbers are allocated through the normal system.
Special number plates in Kenya are commonly associated with status, branding, or personal identity, with many drivers preferring plates that contain names, initials, lucky numbers, or business-related references.
NTSA says customized number plates can cost around Ksh1 million depending on the request and approval process.