NTSA Links 9 Motor Vehicle Services to Digital eLogbook
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will roll out digital eLogbook for nine motor vehicle services, starting June 10, 2026, replacing paper logbooks.
NTSA Director General Eng. Nashon Kondiwa stated that the system will streamline ownership and financing services by mitigating document fraud, ensuring the integrity of records, and reducing the time required to complete transactions.
The eLogbooks will be hosted and accessed through the eCitizen portal.
“We are not only bringing services closer to wananchi by allowing them to access logbooks online, but we are eradicating bureaucracy and cartels,” Kondiwa told the press during a media briefing.
Upon completion of any of the nine services by any motorists, digitally verified certificates with QR encoded links to vehicle ownership will automatically be generated and sent out to them.
The following services will have eLogbooks:
- First registration.
- Ownership transfer.
- Alternative forms of transfer.
- Replacement of lost or damaged logbooks.
- Re-registration.
- De-registration.
- Vehicle charges.
Lastly, release for ownership financing transactions and changes of particulars.
Vehicle owners will be able to download and access their logbooks via their eCitizen accounts, doing away with any waiting periods usually encountered when seeking to get a paper document.
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Implementation of Encrypted Logbooks with Timestamps and QR codes for Enhanced Motor Vehicle
The logbooks use encryption to ensure integrity and honesty.
Each record shall include timestamps and shall be maintained as part of a permanent audit trail that records transactions from initial registration through to disposal.
“The time stamps create a continuous history from first registration to de- registration, making it easier to track changes and fraud.” Authorities stated.
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NTSA Corporate Communication Principal Officer Anthony Nyongesa said they are ready for the migration, offering the support number to all motorists at information@ntsa.go.ke, alongside their website.
According to the authorities, buyers, insurers, banks, dealers, and various authorities can scan and instantly verify the authenticity and ownership of any motor vehicle using the QR codes.
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A released notice from NTSA confirming 9 Services Linked to Kenya’s Digital eLogbook. PHOTO/NTSA X.
