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A sign of Relief for Motorists as Senate Committee Rejects New NTSA Rules for Commercial Vehicles.


Motorists, particularly owners and operators of commercial vehicles, could be spared the burden of new transport regulations after a Senate committee moved to block rules proposed by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).

The Senate Committee on Delegated Legislation has recommended that the National Assembly reject the proposed regulations, arguing that the authority failed to follow the proper legal procedures when introducing them. The committee also raised concerns that the rules could give NTSA excessive control over commercial vehicle operators.

In documents obtained , the committee pointed out that the regulations did not provide a clear transition period, leaving vehicle owners and drivers uncertain about when and how they were expected to comply. It warned that the situation could expose motorists to possible harassment by enforcement officers while forcing operators to incur significant costs installing new safety and tracking equipment.

The committee further faulted NTSA for failing to adequately involve the public in the process. Although the proposed regulations were advertised in the Kenya Gazette and MyGov, lawmakers noted that no notice had been published in a newspaper with nationwide circulation. They also questioned whether the authority had sufficiently consulted commercial vehicle owners, industry associations and other stakeholders who would be directly affected.

The development comes after NTSA introduced a new set of regulations targeting commercial vehicles, their owners, drivers and operators, which were scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Under the proposed rules, commercial vehicle owners and operators would have been required to obtain an NTSA commercial vehicle operator licence at an annual renewal fee of Ksh2,000. Each vehicle would also need a separate road licence costing Ksh500 per year.

The requirements went beyond licensing, with commercial vehicles expected to have third-party insurance, valid inspection certificates, speed limiters, vehicle telematics systems and reflective contour markings measuring at least two inches wide.

NTSA also wanted operators to install fire extinguishers, first-aid kits and underride protection systems on the sides and rear of their vehicles, with all equipment meeting Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) specifications.

Drivers would equally have faced additional responsibilities, including conducting inspections before and after every trip, observing prescribed driving-hour limits and immediately reporting mechanical problems to their employers or vehicle operators.

Another controversial provision sought to classify lorries, trailers and other heavy commercial vehicles weighing more than 3,048 kilogrammes in tare weight as workplaces under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Cap. 236A.

The proposed regulation stated that every commercial vehicle would be considered a workplace under Section 2 of the Act, effectively bringing such vehicles under workplace safety requirements similar to those governing factories and office buildings.

Following its review of the proposals and submissions from stakeholders, the Senate committee recommended that the National Assembly annul the NTSA regulations. If the House adopts the recommendation, commercial vehicle operators could avoid having to comply with the proposed requirements.

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