The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced intentions to establish an Electronic Motor vehicle Registration Certificate, also known as the eLogbook, in an effort to modernize car registration and ownership services throughout Kenya.
According to NTSA, the new digital system will replace the present paper-based logbook and be completely integrated into all motor vehicle registration operations.
These include new car registration, ownership transfers, change of particulars, inspections, and other associated transactions.
Digital Transition Targets Faster Services
The implementation is part of the NTSA’s overall digital transformation plan, which aims to improve service delivery, increase transparency, and remove administrative bottlenecks in the transportation sector.
The new framework will allow car owners to access, examine, download, and check their digital logbooks using the government’s eCitizen platform.
The Authority anticipates the transformation to drastically decrease paperwork and speed service times.
NTSA stated that the adoption of the eLogbook is intended to increase efficiency by decreasing processing delays and physical visits to NTSA offices. The Authority also claims that the system would improve document security by reducing the possibility of forgery, loss, or manipulation using modern digital protections.
Improved Data Management and Transparency
In addition, the digital records are expected to support better data management and improve coordination between stakeholders such as insurance companies, financial institutions, traffic enforcement agencies, and vehicle owners.
NTSA stated that the shift to digital services is part of a larger effort to build a seamless, technology-driven road transport ecosystem.
NTSA further indicated that service delivery timelines, which previously ranged from three to seven days and in some cases weeks could be reduced to same-day or instant processing under the new system.
The eLogbook system is expected to officially go live on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Once operational, all motorists and clients completing vehicle-related transactions will be required to access and download their registration certificates electronically through their respective eCitizen accounts.
Stakeholder Training Sessions Planned
To facilitate the transition, NTSA has organised a series of virtual sensitisation and training sessions targeting various stakeholder groups. These include vehicle dealers, financial institutions, insurance firms, county governments, driving schools, transport operators, and the general public.
The sensitisation programme is scheduled to run between May 25 and June 4, 2026, with different sectors assigned specific dates and time slots.
NTSA has invited stakeholders to register for the virtual sessions through its official website. Registration for the training sessions will close on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The Authority says the initiative is expected to improve public access to transport services while also helping curb corruption and inefficiencies associated with manual processes.
