The National Transport and Safety Authority has issued a fresh reminder to all national and county government institutions to apply for reflective number plates before the deadline of Friday, August 29, 2025.
The directive was issued by the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, who stressed the importance of compliance within the given timeframe. NTSA has urged agencies to complete the process immediately through the TIMS portal on eCitizen to avoid a last-minute rush.
Institutions are required to log into the portal, select the reflective plate application option, upload necessary documents, including the vehicle logbook and photos of the current number plates, and pay the application fee of 3,050 shillings.
The authority has also encouraged bulk applications through e-Agent payment systems to make the process easier.
Reflective plates are a mandatory requirement for official government vehicles. They are designed to improve visibility, enhance road safety, and curb misuse of government-owned vehicles. NTSA has reminded institutions that the deadline is fast approaching and that delays could result in inconveniences.
At the same time, NTSA has continued with its nationwide programme of free school vehicle inspections as the third term of the 2025 academic year begins. The exercise is part of the “Operation Watoto Wafike Salama” campaign, which seeks to safeguard learners by ensuring that school buses and vans are roadworthy.
The inspections are being carried out in NTSA centres across the country, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Nyeri, Kisumu, Kakamega, Thika, Machakos, Garissa, Meru and Kericho. In Kisii County, the exercise started earlier at Cardinal Otunga High School in Mosocho.
During the checks, NTSA officers focus on key components such as brakes, tyres, lights, seat belts, and general mechanical fitness. They also verify valid inspection certificates, insurance, road service licences, and speed limiters that are linked to the Intelligent Road Safety Management System.
Vehicles that pass the inspection are cleared for use, while those that fail are ordered off the road until repairs are made.
NTSA has urged schools and transport providers to take advantage of the free clinics, saying that the safety of learners must remain a top priority.
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