The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revealed that it generates between Ksh9 billion and Ksh10 billion annually in own-source revenue but only accesses a small portion of the funds.
Speaking before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Transport and Infrastructure on Tuesday, August 11, NTSA Director General Nahashon Kodhiwa said the authority requires greater access to the revenue it generates to effectively carry out its legal mandate and implement road safety interventions across the country.
"Hon. Members, NTSA needs to be well facilitated to handle the sector. We generate between 9 and 10 billion annually of own-source revenue; however, we access a very small percentage of this money, making it difficult for us to do what is required by law," he said.
Kodhiwa explained that the authority was seeking to retain Ksh3 billion from its own-source revenue to finance programmes aimed at improving road safety and reducing fatalities.
"The Ksh 3 billion we are seeking to retain will go directly into interventions that save lives. This includes strengthening compliance checks, rolling out digital number plates, enhancing the TIMS system, and expanding road safety campaigns," he added.
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Committee Chairman, Ndia MP George Kariuki, backed NTSA’s request, saying the authority needed to be financially empowered to effectively address the high number of deaths occurring on Kenyan roads.
"I don't see a reason why all your resources should be moved to the Treasury and leave you struggling; as a Committee, we support your request because it will save lives," he stated.
Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama and Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda also urged NTSA to strengthen collaboration with other road agencies, including the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), particularly in identifying sections of roads requiring intervention.
The Committee, however, opposed NTSA’s proposal to impose speed limits on highways, warning that such a move could contribute to increased traffic congestion.
On the boda boda and matatu sectors, Members of the Committee called on NTSA to streamline operations in a way that would enhance safety while also creating employment opportunities.
They further called for appropriate policies and a stronger NTSA presence across the country.
"We want to see intergovernmental relations that involve Governors through the County Assemblies to bring order in the sectors; as we make laws, the policy must come from sectoral agencies," Ruaraka MP TJ Kajwang said.
Elsewhere, this comes weeks after NTSA announced that it will begin disposing of physical motor vehicle logbooks that remain uncollected for more than six months.
In a notice on Tuesday, July 14, the authority said motorists with pending logbooks at NTSA offices should visit the designated collection centres as soon as possible.
NTSA noted that failure to collect the documents could affect access to various NTSA services that require the original logbook.
It further stated that vehicle owners now have five months remaining to collect their logbooks before the disposal process begins.
"As of July 14, 2026, there are 5 months remaining until the deadline for collection. After this period, all uncollected logbooks will be disposed of in accordance with the Authority's policy," the notice read.
NTSA also appealed to all motorists with pending logbooks to collect them promptly, warning that failure to do so could disrupt access to services that require the original document.
"Motor vehicle owners who still have their logbooks at NTSA offices are urged to collect them as soon as possible to avoid any inconveniences. Please note that clients will not be able to access services that require a copy of a logbook without attaching the current/original logbook in their application," the notice added.
NTSA clarified that the collection of physical logbooks is free of charge.
Motor vehicle owners visiting collection centres are required to carry their previous logbook together with a valid identification document for verification before the new logbook is issued.
The authority added that all NTSA offices are open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to assist motorists with logbook collection and other related services.
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