Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Jubilee Deputy Party Leader, Fred Matiang’i, has slammed President Ruto’s
administration’s plan to introduce annual inspections for private vehicles
older than four years.
In a statement issued on Sunday, June 28th, the
former Interior Cabinet Secretary warned that the directive will impose fresh
financial strain on motorists already grappling with high fuel prices, multiple
taxes, insurance premiums, costly spare parts, parking fees and licensing
charges.
“Introducing another compulsory annual payment without
demonstrating its necessity places yet another financial burden on households
and businesses that are already under immense pressure,” he said.
Matiang’i challenged the National Transport and Safety
Authority (NTSA) to disclose how many vehicles will be affected and the revenue
expected from the inspections.
He further demanded evidence showing that the policy will
reduce road accidents, questioning whether mechanical defects account for a
significant share of crashes compared to reckless driving, poor road design and
congestion.
He also raised concerns about NTSA’s inspection capacity,
warning of possible delays and corruption.
“Does NTSA currently have sufficient inspection capacity to
serve millions of motorists efficiently without creating long delays and
opportunities for corruption?” he posed.
Matiang’i urged Parliament to scrutinize the policy and
require NTSA to table supporting evidence before implementation.
He insisted that the Government must first address the
leading causes of road accidents, including speeding, drunk driving, weak
enforcement of traffic laws and poor road infrastructure.
On Friday, June 26th, NTSA Director General
Nashon Kondiwa announced that mandatory inspections for private vehicles older
than four years will commence on July 1, 2026.
He clarified that only NTSA centres will conduct
inspections, with bookings made via the eCitizen portal.
Matiang’i has called on Kenyans to reject the policy and
demand a transparent, evidence‑based road safety framework.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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