The National Transport and safety Authority 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 an… read mored minimizing loss of lives through road crashes.
Vision: Efficient, Reliable and Safe Roads in Kenya
Mission: To continually improve accessibility of Kenya’s road transport system for all users.
Core functions: The main functions of the Authority as outlined in section 4 of the NTSA Act;
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 no.33,2012
To ensure the provision of safe, reliable and efficient road transport service.
Mandate
Registering and licensing of motor vehicles,
Conduct motor vehicle inspection and certification,
Regulate public service vehicles (PSVS),
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.
Key Implementing Partners
National Police Service
County Governments
National Government
Road Authorities
Ministry of Health (MoH)
Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development
Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government
Development Partners
World Bank World Health Organization (WHO)
United Nations (UN)
The European Union (EU)
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Trade Mark East Africa (TMEA)
Embassies and High Commissions
Operators/Regulators
PSV Operators
Driving Schools
Commercial Vehicle Operators
Boda-boda Operators
Operators Associations
Other Stakeholders
Civil Society Organizations
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) e.g. ASIRT
National Road Safety Trust
Car Dealers
Institute for Development Studies (IDS),University of Nairobi
Motorcycle Assemblers Association of Kenya
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Research Institutions