NAIROBI, Kenya – The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released its 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 update is part of its mandate under the NTSA Act No. 33 of 2012 and the Traffic Act (CAP 403) to strengthen compliance and enhance road safety across the country.
The authority stressed that all registered body builders must meet the Kenya Standard KS 372:2019, which requires bus bodies to be safe, reliable, and fit for purpose.
“Conformity Assessors are required to issue certificates of conformity and affix the VIN Plate on the body of the vehicle as proof of conformance to the Standard,” NTSA said.
Approved body builders
The updated list includes 42 approved body builders spread across different counties.
Some of the notable names are:
- Kenya Coach Industries – Nairobi
- Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited – Mombasa
- Kisumu Mpya – Kisumu
- Sahota Body Works Limited – Nakuru
Others such as Black Sparks Fabricators, Blessed Hand Auto Garage, and Himat Fabricators were also retained on the list.
Conformity assessors
Two companies have been approved as official conformity assessors:
- Al-Sahel Services Limited – Nairobi
- Kenya Association of Bus Manufacturer Services Limited – Nairobi
Speed limiter suppliers
NTSA also confirmed that 12 companies are licensed under KS 2295:2023, which sets standards for speed limiter devices.
They 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.
The agency reminded all suppliers that they must obtain permits from the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), approvals from the Chief Mechanical and Transport Engineer, and licensing by NTSA before operating.
The full lists and technical standards are available on the KEBS website.
