The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has unveiled new rules for drivers aged 60 and above, requiring them to renew their driving licences annually instead of every three years.
Speaking on Thursday, December 18, during an interview on Radio Generation, Samuel Musumba, NTSA’s Manager for Road Safety Programmes, explained that the move aims to enhance road safety for older motorists and their passengers.
“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 said.
In addition to the annual renewal, drivers in this age bracket must submit a medical assessment report to NTSA before their licence is approved. Musumba stated that the requirement is not meant to intrude on personal health privacy but to ensure safety on Kenya’s roads.
“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 said.
The NTSA official also advised senior drivers to adopt safer driving practices. “We will be looking at this from a safety point of view. We will advise you and say that now that you are 60 years old, avoid speed, and plan your journey early,” Musumba added.
The proposed changes are part of NTSA’s broader long-term road safety reforms under the new driver curriculum. However, the proposals have not yet been forwarded to Parliament for approval. Once submitted, the law will require parliamentary approval and public participation before it can be implemented nationwide.
Currently, all drivers, regardless of age, renew their driving licences every three years, with no mandatory medical assessment. NTSA maintains that the new requirements are a proactive step to protect aging drivers and other road users while modernizing Kenya’s driver safety standards.
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