Explainer: How NTSA’s eLogbook Will Transform Vehicle Registration Services

By Magdalene Wanja - Reporter

Kenya, 25 May 2026 - Kenya’s transport sector is set for a significant digital transformation following the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) rollout of the Electronic Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate, popularly known as the eLogbook.

The Authority has already begun nationwide sensitisation sessions aimed at preparing motorists, insurers, banks, car dealers, and other stakeholders for the transition from paper logbooks to a fully digital system.

The forums, running until early June, come ahead of the official launch scheduled for 10 June 2026.

According to NTSA, the new platform is expected to simplify vehicle registration services and improve efficiency across the sector. More than 4.5 million registered vehicles are projected to migrate to the digital platform over time, marking one of the largest transport digitisation projects in the country.

“By digitising motor vehicle registration records, we are enhancing transparency, reducing fraud, and improving service delivery for all Kenyans,” NTSA said in one of its sensitisation campaign.

The Authority added that the transition is designed to “replace the current paper-based logbook system with a secure and accessible digital platform.”

For years, vehicle owners have faced delays in processing ownership transfers and registration changes, with some transactions taking several days or even weeks to complete.

Under the eLogbook system, the Authority says most services will now be processed within hours through the eCitizen portal.

The digital shift is also expected to tackle persistent cases of forged and duplicated logbooks that have complicated transactions involving banks, insurers, and car buyers.

NTSA noted that the new system introduces secure verification measures, including digital authentication features that will make it easier to confirm vehicle ownership records instantly.

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Transport sector stakeholders have welcomed the move, saying it could significantly improve trust and accountability within the industry.

According to a World Bank report on Kenya’s transport reforms, “digital technology has revolutionised Kenya’s transportation sector, making it easier and more secure to access essential transport services.”

The report further observed that integrated digital systems have helped reduce service processing times “from months to days.”

NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa described the initiative as part of a broader government effort to modernise transport services through technology.

“The eLogbook rollout is a major milestone in our journey towards efficient, transparent, and citizen-centred service delivery,” he said during recent stakeholder engagements.

The Authority has urged all stakeholders to actively participate in the sensitisation forums to ensure a seamless transition before the June launch. NTSA says the success of the system will depend on public awareness and cooperation from institutions involved in vehicle ownership and financing.

The eLogbook initiative aligns with Kenya’s Vision 2030 development blueprint, which prioritises innovation and digital transformation in public service. As government agencies increasingly adopt online systems, the transport sector is expected to benefit from faster services, improved data management, and stronger safeguards against fraud.