This archive report was first published on 3 July 2019.
As of July 3, 2019, licensed drivers in Kenya are no longer required to carry their physical driving licenses on the road. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), drivers can prove their licensure through other means, such as an NTSA-verified application.
The NTSA has developed an application that allows users to verify the status of any driving license, which can be used as evidence of licensure. This change is based on Section 36 (2) of the Traffic Act, which allows motorists to produce other evidence to satisfy the police that they are duly licensed.
NTSA has also clarified that private motorists are not required to carry fire extinguishers and first aid kits, as these are only mandatory for public service vehicles (PSVs). Additionally, the authority has banned the use of LED lights on vehicles.
