Thursday, December 18, 2025 - The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has unveiled new proposals that will significantly alter the driving licence renewal process for motorists aged 60 years and above.
Speaking on Thursday, December 18th, during an
interview on Radio Generation, NTSA’s
Manager for Road Safety Programmes, Samuel Musumba, announced that drivers who
reach the age of 60 will now be required to renew their licences annually,
rather than the current three-year cycle.
“Within the new curriculum for drivers, once you hit 60
years, you will be required to renew your licence every year and not every
three years,” Musumba stated.
As part of the renewal process, affected motorists will also
be required to submit a medical assessment report before approval is granted.
Musumba clarified that the requirement is not intended to
intrude on personal health matters but to enhance road safety.
“As you renew every year, we will be asking you for a
medical report.”
“It is not about knowing what you are going through, but it
will be a report just like any other,” he explained.
He added that drivers over 60 would be advised to avoid
speeding and plan journeys more carefully.
The proposal forms part of NTSA’s broader reforms under the
new driver curriculum, which prioritises the safety of ageing motorists and
their passengers.
However, the changes are yet to be forwarded to Parliament
for enactment.
Approval by lawmakers and public participation will be
required before the measures become law.
Currently, all drivers renew their licences every three
years without mandatory medical checks.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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