The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will begin rolling out a new electronic logbook system from June 10 in a move aimed at digitizing vehicle registration and ownership processes across the country.
The new e-Logbook platform, which will replace the traditional paper-based records, will be integrated into the government’s eCitizen system to allow motorists to access and manage vehicle ownership details online.
Speaking during the third Annual Regulatory Authorities and Agencies Conference at South Eastern Kenya University on Thursday, NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa said the transition is part of broader government efforts to improve service delivery and reduce inefficiencies in public services.
“We are not only bringing services closer to the people by enabling them to access their logbooks electronically, but we are also eliminating bureaucracy and cartels,” Kondiwa stated.
According to NTSA, the digital system will automatically generate electronic logbooks through the NTSA portal and instantly update records whenever vehicle ownership changes.
The authority said the changes are expected to curb fraud that has for years affected vehicle transactions, particularly in private sales involving outdated or forged documents.
“This eliminates the risk of using an outdated paper logbook and reduces fraud during private vehicle sales,” Kondiwa added.
Under the new system, vehicle buyers and sellers will be able to initiate ownership transfers online without physically visiting NTSA offices.
The e-logbooks will also contain additional security features, including encryption technology, secure hashing, and QR codes that can be scanned by buyers, insurers, and financial institutions to confirm vehicle ownership details in real time.
NTSA said preparations for the rollout are at an advanced stage, with support systems already in place to facilitate a smooth transition.
The authority added that the digital logbooks will reduce the risk of loss and lower replacement costs for motorists as more government services continue shifting to online platforms.
