NTSA directed to reopen portal

NTSA

The National Transport and Safety Authority has been directed to reopen its portal to enable users and driving schools obtain and renew licenses.

The transport agency closed its portal in February, saying it was complying with a decision of the High Court, which suspended the Traffic Rules, 2020.

The traffic rule has been responsible for guiding the driving Schools, Driving Instructors and Driving licences.

Justice Anthony Mrima in an order directed the Ministry of Transport and NTSA, to publicise the reopening of the portal in the local dailies.

That pending the hearing and determination of this application, an order directing the NTSA to unconditionally open portals to enable the Kenya Driving Schools Association and other users and general public access and obtain licences for driving schools renewal of driving licenses…” justice Anthony Mrima said.

The agency shut down the portal which implements the Traffic Driving School Instructor and License Rules 2020 following a petition by the Kenya Driving Schools Association, which sought to quash the rules, alleging lack of public participation.

An association through their lawyer Muguku Kimathi said, 30,000 Kenyans employed by driving schools are staring at job losses unless the portal is reopened.

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