The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a 14-day ultimatum for all motor vehicle dealers and showroom operators to register their vehicles on the NTSA portal, warning of severe consequences for non-compliance. Transport CS Davis Chirchir at an NTSA booth in the past and cars in a sales yard used for illustration.
NTSA Director General George Njao announced on Friday, December 7, that any dealer failing to comply with the directive will face the revocation of their operating license. Additionally, all unregistered vehicles in showrooms and yards will be impounded after the deadline.
Why NTSA wants vehicles registered A recent multi-agency license validation exercise, conducted between November 11 and November 22, required all motor vehicle dealers, tow truck owners, and repairers to revalidate their licenses through an online process by November 6, 2024. According to Njao, the exercise revealed that numerous motor vehicle dealers were holding unregistered vehicles, contravening the Traffic Act, Cap 403.
“Following the completion of the initiative, the Authority notes that several motor vehicle dealers are holding unregistered motor vehicles in their premises (showrooms and yards), contrary to the requirements of the Traffic Act,” stated Njao.
Steps to register vehicles in Kenya To register a new motor vehicle or process a sale as a dealer through NTSA, log in to your eCitizen account, select the NTSA service portal, and switch to the preferred organisation.
Complete the “Registration Sales” section by entering the KRA PIN, vehicle details, ownership type (single or joint), collection preferences, and authorized collector information.
Upload the required documents in PDF format, pay for inspection and an e-sticker (KSh 1,750), and optionally choose special (KSh 30,000) or customised (KSh 1,000,000) number plates. Standard number plates are issued within seven working days, while logbooks take three working days.
by Elijah Ntongai
