About NTSA Kenya
National Transport and Safety Authority Act (NTSA) is a statutory body established by the National Transport and Safety Authority Act (2012) to bring about sanity in our roads. To this end, NTSA, brings together under one roof the functions of Motor Vehicle Registration, Transport Licensing and Motor Vehicle Inspection, Road Safety, Driver Testing and some extent Traffic Law enhancement.
NTSA was established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 on 26th October 2012. The objective of forming the Authority was to harmonize the operations of the key road transport departments and help in effectively managing the road transport sub-sector and minimizing loss of lives through road accidents.
Vision: Sustainable and Safe Road Transport System with Zero crashes.
Mission: To facilitate the provision of safe, reliable, efficient road transport services.
Functions of the Authority as outlined in section 4 of the NTSA Act are:
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NTSA Kenya
To advise and make recommendations on matters relating to road transport and safety,
- To implement policies relating to road transport and safety
- To plan, manage and regulate the road transport sector in accordance with the provisions of the Act, and,
- To ensure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient road transport service.
NTSA’S Mandate
- Register and licence motor vehicles,
- Conduct motor vehicle inspection and certification,
- Regulate public service vehicles,
- Advise the Government on national policy with regard to road transport sector,
- Develop and implement road safety strategies,
- Facilitate the education of members of the public on road safety,
- Conduct research and audits on road safety,
- Compile inspection reports relating to traffic accidents,
- Establish systems and procedures for, and oversee the training, testing and licensing of drivers,
- Formulate and review the curriculum of driving schools, and
coordinate the activities of persons and organizations dealing in matters relating to road safety.
Contacts
National Transport and Safety Authority
Hill Park Building; Upper Hill
Nairobi Kenya
P.O Box 3206 -00506 Nairobi
Safaricom: 0709 932 000
Telkom: 020 6632 000
Email: info@ntsa.go.ke
Complains: complaints@ntsa.go.ke
Website: www.ntsa.go.ke/
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