NIT Driving Guide Guide 128
NTSA Driving Test
Booking in Kenya
Fee · eCitizen · Test Centre · Certificate
A practical 2026 guide to booking the NTSA driving test through eCitizen, checking the current amount, selecting a test appointment and keeping the correct booking certificate.
How do you book an NTSA driving test?
Complete your training and your driving school’s internal assessment, then use the current NTSA service through eCitizen to make the test-booking transaction, choose an available date and test location, pay the amount shown and keep the booking certificate. NTSA says the booking records the date, time and location of the examination. [1] [2]
Before the transaction
Are you ready to book the NTSA driving test?
Booking should come after training, not simply because a certain number of days has passed. Kenya’s driving-school rules require the school to conduct an internal test before the official driving-test application is made. [3]
If you are still depending on your instructor to correct observation, vehicle control, positioning or basic road decisions, another lesson is usually more useful than an early test appointment.
Training first. Internal assessment second. Booking third.
Current cost picture
How much is NTSA driving-test booking in Kenya?
The current amount to budget is KSh 1,050. The statutory schedule lists KSh 1,000 for an application for a driving test, while the May 2026 clarification of the online process reported a KSh 1,050 transaction, that is the test booking amount ksh 1,000 plus ksh 50 as the application fee. Confirm the live amount generated in your own account before you pay. [4] [6]
| Item | Amount | What to remember |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory application fee | KSh 1,000 | Published in the driving-test fee schedule. |
| Current online booking amount | KSh 1,050 | Use the amount generated by the live government transaction. |
| Driving-school tuition | Separate | Your school fee is not the NTSA booking charge. |
Government portal charges and interfaces can change. The live NTSA/eCitizen transaction should be your final payment reference.
Step by step
How to book an NTSA driving test through eCitizen
Complete your driving training
Finish the theory and practical preparation required for your category.
Pass the school’s internal assessment
Your school should assess you before presenting you for the official test. [3]
Open the current NTSA service portal
Follow the live NTSA interface rather than an old TIMS tutorial.
Check your details
Confirm your name, identification information and driving category before continuing.
Open the driving-test booking transaction
NTSA’s guidance says the booking records the date, time and location of the test. [1]
Pay the amount shown
Complete the official transaction and keep the payment confirmation.
Choose an available appointment
Select from the dates and test locations offered in your own account.
Infographic: NTSA driving-test booking in Kenya 2026 — the booking route from training to certificate.
2026 portal issue
Driving-test booking option missing?
In May 2026, applicants reported that the expected booking option was not visible in the previous interface. NTSA directed applicants to use the new NTSA service portal through eCitizen. [6]
First confirm that you are using the current portal. If the transaction is still unavailable after your school has cleared you, confirm your status with the school and use official NTSA support rather than paying someone to “unlock” the service.
Appointment location
How do you choose an NTSA driving-test centre?
NTSA conducts driving tests at Driving Test Units (DTUs). Use the locations made available in your own booking transaction, and treat the location printed on your booking certificate as the appointment that matters. [1]
NTSA lists regional offices and facilities in several parts of the country, but that does not mean every location will appear for every transaction or date. [5]
Before you pay
Check these four details
A short review before payment is easier than trying to correct the wrong appointment afterwards.
- Driving category: it should match the category in which you trained.
- Personal details: check your name and identification information.
- Test centre: make sure you can reach the selected DTU.
- Appointment date: confirm that you and your driving school can make the necessary arrangements.
Infographic: Before you pay — a practical NTSA booking checklist.
Proof of appointment
What is an NTSA test booking certificate?
The booking certificate confirms your scheduled NTSA driving-test appointment. NTSA states that the certificate is issued after payment of the prescribed booking fee. [1]
| Document | Purpose | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| PDL | Covers the learner-driving stage. | Before the official test |
| Test booking certificate | Confirms your scheduled test appointment. | After booking |
| Certificate of Competence | Shows the class or classes for which you passed. | After a successful test |
| Driving licence | Authorises driving within the endorsed classes. | Licensing stage |
For NIT learners
A practical pre-booking check
Correct category
Your booking should match the vehicle category in which you trained.
Enough practical preparation
A booked appointment does not make an unprepared learner test-ready.
Internal assessment complete
The school’s internal assessment is part of the formal process before the official test. [3]
Booking details checked
Read the date, centre and category yourself before test day.
Test-day arrangements known
Confirm reporting instructions and vehicle arrangements with your school.
After the appointment
What if you fail, and what happens after you pass?
If the test does not go well, return to the weak area and work on it before rebooking. NIT’s separate NTSA Practical Driving Test Kenya guide owns the detailed test and retest topic. [8]
After a successful test, NTSA says the applicant is issued a Certificate of Competence showing the class or classes for which the person qualified. NTSA states that the certificate is valid for three months. [1]
For the complete learner-to-licence sequence, use NIT’s How to Get a Driving Licence in Kenya in 2026 guide. [10]
Avoidable problems
Common NTSA driving-test booking mistakes
Following an old portal tutorial
Use the current NTSA service through eCitizen, not an outdated TIMS walkthrough.
Paying before checking the category
Read the class again before confirming the transaction.
Ignoring the test location
Use the location printed on your actual booking certificate.
Treating payment as proof you are ready
The booking creates an appointment; it does not replace training.
Sharing eCitizen credentials with an unofficial agent
Use official channels and your licensed driving school where appropriate.
Infographic: After booking — certificate, test centre and next steps.
Practical questions
NTSA driving-test booking FAQs
How much is NTSA driving-test booking in Kenya in 2026?
Where do I book the NTSA driving test?
Use the current NTSA service through eCitizen. NTSA’s service portal uses eCitizen credentials and covers driver testing and licensing. [2]
Why can’t I see the driving-test booking option?
Make sure you are using the current NTSA service portal through eCitizen. NTSA directed applicants to the new portal after this problem was reported in May 2026. [6]
Can I choose the test centre?
NTSA says the booking records the date, time and location of the test. Choose from the appointments made available in your own account. [1]
Do I receive proof after booking?
Yes. NTSA says a test booking certificate is issued after payment of the prescribed fee. [1]
Does the driving school assess me before the NTSA test?
Yes, for the normal driving-school route. The published rules require the school to conduct an internal assessment before presenting the learner for the official test. [3]
What happens after I pass?
NTSA issues a Certificate of Competence for the class or classes passed and states that it is valid for three months. [1]
Start with proper training
Register for driving training at Newton Institute of Technology
Train in Migori Town, build safe driving habits and prepare properly before the NTSA assessment process.
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