In Kenya and globally, a driving licence is issued to a person as an authority to allow them to drive a vehicle of any class on the road; however, this right could be taken away.
According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the validity of a driving licence could be revoked if the Authority establishes that the licence was obtained through fraudulent means.
In a conversation with Kenyans.co.ke, the NTSA revealed that once a licence has been revoked, the owner could be barred from subsequent applications or renewals unless the Authority lifts the suspension. "The only way a transfer of a vehicle can be restricted is if the driving licence was acquired through fraudulent means," the Authority disclosed.
NTSA Officials attending to clients during a field day on May, 2023 Photo NTSA As per the Constitution, a driver is required to renew their driving licence upon its expiry; the renewal period could either be one year or three years, depending on the driver's preference.
