The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released the updated list of approved motor vehicle body builders, conformity assessors and licensed speed limiter suppliers for August 2025.
In a notice issued on Friday, NTSA said the move is part of its mandate under Section 4 of the NTSA Act No. 33 of 2012 and the Traffic Act (CAP 403) to enhance road safety in Kenya.
The authority emphasised that all body builders must comply with the Kenya Standard KS 372:2019, which requires bus bodies to be safe, reliable and fit for purpose.
Approved body builders are expected to uphold the highest standards in design, construction and assembly.
“Conformity Assessors are required to issue certificate of conformity and affix the VIN Plate on the body of the vehicle as proof of conformance to the Standard,” NTSA said.
The updated list includes 42 approved body builders across different counties.
Among them are Kenya Coach Industries in Nairobi, Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited in Mombasa, Kisumu Mpya in Kisumu and Sahota Body Works Limited in Nakuru.
Others such as Black Sparks Fabricators, Blessed Hand Auto Garage, and Himat Fabricators were also retained in the list.
NTSA further listed two approved conformity assessors: Al-Sahel Services Limited and Kenya Association of Bus Manufacturer Services Limited, both based in Nairobi.
These assessors are mandated to issue certificates of conformity and affix Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plates as proof of compliance with KS 372:2019.
On speed limiters, NTSA confirmed that 12 companies have been licensed under KS 2295:2023, which provides guidelines for licensing suppliers.
The companies include Ajira Connect, Karibia Technology Solution Limited, Kensrin Company Limited, Marts Logistics Limited, Oak and Gold Limited, Pinnacle Systems Limited, Power Governors Limited, Saferider Management Systems Limited, Track and Trace Limited, Tracktrail Solution, Trailmycar Solutions Limited, and Transport & Lifting Services Limited.
NTSA reminded stakeholders that speed limiter suppliers are required to secure permits from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), approval from the Chief Mechanical and Transport Engineer, and licensing by NTSA before operating.
The full lists and relevant standards, KS 372:2019 and KS 2295:2023, are available on the KEBS website.
