The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a final deadline notice to all government entities, requiring them to apply for new-generation reflective plates for their official vehicles.
In a notice released on Friday, the authority emphasized that today marks the absolute deadline for all National Government and County Government entities to submit applications for the advanced reflective number plates for all official vehicles under their fleet management.
The authority has directed all enquiries from institutions seeking clarification on the application process to be sent via email to [email protected].
The deadline applies specifically to vehicles owned and operated by national government ministries, departments, agencies, and all 47 county governments nationwide.
The reflective plates were initially introduced in August 2022 and incorporate sophisticated security features, including advanced microchip technology, holographic elements, and unique serial numbers directly linked to each vehicle's chassis number.
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These technological enhancements are designed to make duplication and counterfeiting extremely difficult.
The original rollout plan announced by former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i called for an 18-month implementation period.
However, significant delays in the adoption process across government institutions necessitated the establishment of a more stringent deadline specifically targeting government-owned vehicle fleets.
A formal notice issued on August 25, 2025, from the Office of the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service served as a final reminder to all government institutions about the five-day compliance window.
NTSA has issued warnings that government entities not yet submitted their applications must treat the process as an urgent priority to avoid potential operational disruptions to their vehicle fleets.
The authority has indicated that failing to meet today's deadline could complicate the operations of institutions attempting to operate their official vehicles.
The new reflective plates represent a significant upgrade in vehicle identification technology. The integrated security features are designed to enhance law enforcement capabilities and reduce vehicle-related crimes, including theft and number plate cloning.
