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 begun.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Authority confirmed that the rollout of tests, as provided for under Section 105A of the Traffic Act, will only commence once an official national framework has been completed and formally announced to the public.
“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 through the Authority’s official communication channels,” said NTSA.
The clarification followed a health drive event held in Nairobi on Tuesday, organized by ENA Coach in partnership with its medical collaborators. The Authority emphasized that this was a voluntary private health initiative and not part of the official mandatory testing process.
NTSA explained that similar voluntary health outreach programs have been conducted across the country by various transport operators and institutions, including school transport providers, Vivo Energy Kenya, several referral hospitals, and health organizations such as the Red Cross and St. John Ambulance.
The Authority is currently working with the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) to develop a standardized national medical assessment framework. This framework will outline the specific testing standards and define the roles and responsibilities of drivers, employers, and certified medical examiners.
ENA Coach stated that its recent exercise, which included comprehensive eye screenings for drivers, was part of its ongoing commitment to passenger and road safety. NTSA Programme Director Samuel Musumba attended the event.
Further guidance from NTSA is expected once the national medical assessment framework is finalized.
