According to the National Transport and Safety Authority, drivers who fail re-test tests must enroll in driving schools and retake the required course.
Following an instruction from the Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to have all commercial and public service vehicle drivers undergo re-examination, the transport authority is conducting the retesting process.
The rule went into effect on 1 June, 2023.
For their driving license to be renewed, they must pass the retest. The rule was inspired by several accidents that lost Kenyans their lives and were partially attributed to driver mistake. A notice issued by the transportation department on 19 June, 2023 stated that a motorist who fails the test has the option of retaking it. The notice states that before taking the retest, a motorist may receive refresher training at a driving school of their choosing.
Re-tests will be administered at NTSA Driver Test Units at a charge of Ksh1,050. Drivers with class endorsements B3, D1, D2, D3, C, C1, CE, and CD must retake the test. The re-test procedure entails giving both an oral presentation and a written theory exam. According to the NTSA, the questions are derived from the information in the curriculum for driver training and testing.
Within 24 hours of the administration of the retest, the results are submitted and validated via the driver’s account.
The re-test, as instructed by the CS, is in accordance with Section 105A (1) of the Traffic Act, which states that a driver of a public service vehicle (PSV) shall submit to a physical fitness examination, including an eye and hearing test, by a qualified medical professional after every three years from the date on which a driving license was issued in accordance with Section 30, or the renewal of such license. Graeme Kajilwa
Therefore, the CS mandated a necessary retest for all drivers of commercial vehicles and public service vehicles in addition to the medical examination.
