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NTSA Launches Probe On Issuance Of Fake Driving Licenses
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NTSA Launches Probe On Issuance Of Fake Driving Licenses

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has initiated a probe on the issuance of fake driving licenses following a recent exposé by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The Monday investigative report dubbed ‘Kenya’s killer road’ revealed how some driving schools colluded with the authority’s officers to hand licenses to uncertified drivers and how vehicle owners received inspection certificates despite having unroadworthy vehicles. In a statement on Tuesday, the Authority through Vehicle Inspection Director Gerald Wangai, said it was well aware of the report and investigations into the case are underway. Wangai further noted that the authority was committed to ensuring inspection systems are automated in a bid to make them more efficient and tamper-proof. NT...
NTSA relocates its headquarters
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NTSA relocates its headquarters

The National Transport and Safety Authority has announced the relocation of its headquarters. In a statement, the authority said its headquarters has been moved from Hill Park Building to 316 Upper Hill Chambers, along 2nd Ngong Avenue in Nairobi. Individuals who require the authority's services in Nairobi will be served from the new offices. The move comes about three weeks after NTSA announced the resumption of services after it closed down its online portal for a system upgrade and maintenance. The authority said after the upgrade, services would run on two portals ( timsvirl.ntsa.go.ke and  tims.ntsa.go.ke ) until June 30, 2021. "This is to enable all users to interact, familiarize themselves with the system and undergo scheduled virtua...