NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has clarified that mandatory physical fitness tests for public service vehicle (PSV) and commercial drivers have not yet been rolled out.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, NTSA said the medical assessments required under Section 105A of the Traffic Act (Cap 403) are still under development and are not currently being enforced.
The clarification follows public confusion after a health initiative held in Nairobi on the same day, which some motorists interpreted as the start of mandatory testing.
NTSA said the event was a voluntary health drive organised by ENA Coach in partnership with medical service providers and was not part of a regulatory rollout by the authority.
“The initiative held in Nairobi on Tuesday was a commendable effort led by ENA Coach in partnership with its medical partners,” NTSA said.
The authority noted that similar voluntary health and wellness drives have previously been conducted in different parts of the country, supported by public transport operators, school transport providers, and various public and private institutions.
These partners have included Vivo Energy Kenya, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya Red Cross, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, NACADA, St John Ambulance, AA Kenya, Equity Afya, Eldoret Hospital, Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital, Karen Hospital, and City Eye Hospital, among others.
NTSA said it is currently working with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) to develop a national framework that will guide medical assessments for drivers once the programme is formally introduced.
“The Authority is working closely with DOSH to develop a National Framework for the medical assessment to facilitate the physical fitness tests,” the statement said.
NTSA assured drivers and transport operators that any future rollout of mandatory physical fitness tests will be communicated officially through public notices and the authority’s verified communication channels.
“We assure the public that the rollout of the physical fitness tests and any related requirements will be announced through an official Public Notice and via the Authority’s official communication channels,” NTSA said.
