Motorists preparing for the nationwide mandatory vehicle inspection beginning Wednesday, July 1, have been advised on the key checks their vehicles will undergo before being cleared for use on Kenyan roads.
NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa said the inspection process will go beyond a basic mechanical assessment, with officers examining both the vehicle’s physical condition and its registration details to verify compliance with national standards.
Among the first steps will be confirming that the vehicle presented matches the information stored in the NTSA registry. Inspectors will verify details such as the chassis number, colour and weight to ensure they correspond with official records.
Kondiwa explained that every vehicle will also pass through a weighbridge before inspection, allowing officers to confirm that its recorded weight aligns with the information in the authority’s database.
Beyond identity verification, the inspection will assess critical safety components, including the braking system, as well as the level of emissions released by the vehicle to determine compliance with environmental regulations.
According to the NTSA chief, comparing registration records with the physical vehicle is also an important security measure aimed at detecting stolen vehicles that may have been altered or are operating outside government records.
He noted that some stolen vehicles evade official systems and continue to operate on public roads, making the verification exercise a crucial part of improving road safety and strengthening enforcement.
The mandatory inspection programme is expected to enhance compliance with road safety regulations while ensuring only properly registered and roadworthy vehicles remain in operation.
