NTSA Changes Dates for eLogbook Training Sessions After Public Holiday Gazettement

NTSA Changes Dates for eLogbook Training Sessions After Public Holiday Gazettement

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revised the schedule for its ongoing eLogbook training and sensitisation programme following the government’s declaration of Wednesday, May 27, as a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.

In a notice issued to transport stakeholders and the public, the authority announced that all virtual training sessions initially scheduled for Wednesday would now take place on Friday, May 29, while maintaining the previously communicated timelines.

The development comes just days before the planned nationwide rollout of the new digital eLogbook platform, a system expected to significantly transform how vehicle ownership records and transfers are managed in Kenya.

“Following the Kenya Gazette Notice dated 25th May 2026 declaring Wednesday, 27th May 2026, Eid-ul-Fitr public holiday, the Authority informs the public of rescheduling of the eLogbook virtual training sessions and demonstrations for the stakeholder categories below to Friday, 29th May 2026,” NTSA stated in the notice.

According to the revised programme, the morning session will still begin at 9:00 a.m. and will specifically target members of the diplomatic community, who are among the key users expected to interact with the new digital vehicle registration system.

The afternoon session, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., will bring together a broader range of transport and mobility sector stakeholders for demonstrations and training on how the new system will operate.

Participants expected during the afternoon session include transport network companies, public service vehicle operators, taxi owners, insurers, legal practitioners, driving schools, school transport providers, tour operators and heavy commercial vehicle stakeholders.

The training sessions form part of a wider nationwide awareness campaign being conducted ahead of the official launch of the electronic logbook system on June 10.

NTSA first announced the transition to the digital platform on May 12, confirming that the electronic system would eventually replace the traditional paper-based motor vehicle logbooks that have been used in Kenya for decades.

The authority says the new system is designed to modernise vehicle registration and ownership verification while reducing fraud, delays and document forgery that have long plagued vehicle transactions in the country.

Under the new arrangement, vehicle owners, buyers, financial institutions and insurers will be able to access ownership records online through the government’s eCitizen platform.

NTSA has also highlighted the system’s integration with QR code technology, which will allow users to instantly verify the authenticity of vehicle ownership records through digital scans.

The authority maintains that the transition to eLogbooks will enhance transparency and efficiency in vehicle ownership transfers while simplifying verification processes for buyers and financiers.

The rollout comes amid the government’s broader push to digitise public services as part of the administration’s plan to reduce paperwork and improve service delivery across ministries and state agencies.

President William Ruto has repeatedly emphasised the importance of digitisation in government operations, arguing that online systems are critical in improving accountability, reducing corruption and increasing accessibility to state services.

Earlier this year, the president stated that between 80 and 90 per cent of government services had already been digitised under the administration’s digital transformation agenda.

According to the government, more than 22,000 national and county government services are currently accessible online, with additional platforms still being integrated into the system.

The introduction of the eLogbook platform is expected to become one of the most significant reforms within Kenya’s transport sector in recent years, particularly for motorists, transport operators and vehicle financing institutions.

However, some stakeholders have already raised concerns about digital accessibility, cybersecurity risks and the readiness of all vehicle owners to fully transition from paper documentation to electronic systems.

Despite those concerns, NTSA insists the sensitisation exercises and demonstrations are intended to ensure all affected parties understand the new process before the official implementation date.

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NTSA Changes Dates for eLogbook Training Sessions After Public Holiday Gazettement