{"id":2366,"date":"2026-08-17T10:04:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T07:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/?p=2366"},"modified":"2026-08-17T10:04:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T07:04:36","slug":"ntsa-driving-licence-categories-in-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/ntsa-driving-licence-categories-in-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"NTSA Driving Licence Categories in Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--\n  NIT WordPress article body\n  Master stylesheet: nit-articles-master.css v5.4 (13 August 2026)\n  H1 intentionally omitted: WordPress supplies the page's only H1.\n-->\n<article class=\"nit-article nit-article--driving\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Article\">\n  <meta itemprop=\"dateModified\" content=\"2026-08-13\">\n\n  <div class=\"nit-hero nit-hero--driving\">\n    <div class=\"nit-driving-hero__grid\">\n      <div class=\"nit-driving-hero__copy\">\n        <p class=\"nit-hero__eyebrow\">Kenya driving licence guide \u00b7 Official class structure<\/p>\n        <p class=\"nit-hero__title\" itemprop=\"headline\">\n          NTSA Driving Licence Categories in Kenya: <span>Classes and Requirements<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n        <p class=\"nit-hero__summary\" itemprop=\"description\">\n          A clear guide to motorcycle, car, truck, PSV, professional, disability and plant-operator licence classes in Kenya.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"nit-badge-row\" aria-label=\"Guide highlights\">\n          <span class=\"nit-badge\">Categories A\u2013G<\/span>\n          <span class=\"nit-badge\">Minimum ages<\/span>\n          <span class=\"nit-badge\">Experience requirements<\/span>\n          <span class=\"nit-badge\">NIT training options<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nit-byline\">\n          <p><strong>Prepared by:<\/strong> Newton Institute of Technology Editorial Team<\/p>\n          <p><strong>Institutional review:<\/strong> Engineer Simon Barongo, Director<\/p>\n          <p><strong>Reviewed:<\/strong> 13 August 2026<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nit-hero__actions\">\n          <a class=\"nit-button nit-button--primary\" href=\"#licence-categories\">View the licence classes<\/a>\n          <a class=\"nit-button nit-button--secondary\" href=\"#train-at-nit\">Training at NIT<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"nit-driving-hero__visual\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <div class=\"nit-road-visual\">\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 520 340\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Illustration of Kenyan driving licence categories\">\n            <defs>\n              <linearGradient id=\"nitSky\" x1=\"0\" y1=\"0\" x2=\"0\" y2=\"1\">\n                <stop offset=\"0\" stop-color=\"#bdeaff\"\/>\n                <stop offset=\"1\" stop-color=\"#eefaff\"\/>\n              <\/linearGradient>\n              <linearGradient id=\"nitRoad\" x1=\"0\" y1=\"0\" x2=\"1\" y2=\"1\">\n                <stop offset=\"0\" 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<g transform=\"translate(52 62)\">\n                <rect width=\"66\" height=\"66\" rx=\"16\" fill=\"#0f9f72\"\/>\n                <text x=\"33\" y=\"44\" font-size=\"31\" fill=\"#fff\">A<\/text>\n              <\/g>\n              <g transform=\"translate(128 35)\">\n                <rect width=\"66\" height=\"66\" rx=\"16\" fill=\"#2563eb\"\/>\n                <text x=\"33\" y=\"44\" font-size=\"31\" fill=\"#fff\">B<\/text>\n              <\/g>\n              <g transform=\"translate(204 62)\">\n                <rect width=\"66\" height=\"66\" rx=\"16\" fill=\"#f59e0b\"\/>\n                <text x=\"33\" y=\"44\" font-size=\"31\" fill=\"#172437\">C<\/text>\n              <\/g>\n              <g transform=\"translate(280 35)\">\n                <rect width=\"66\" height=\"66\" rx=\"16\" fill=\"#e44848\"\/>\n                <text x=\"33\" y=\"44\" font-size=\"31\" fill=\"#fff\">D<\/text>\n              <\/g>\n              <g transform=\"translate(356 62)\">\n                <rect width=\"66\" height=\"66\" rx=\"16\" fill=\"#0b63ce\"\/>\n                <text x=\"33\" y=\"44\" font-size=\"31\" fill=\"#fff\">G<\/text>\n              <\/g>\n            <\/g>\n            <g transform=\"translate(64 247)\" fill=\"#061426\">\n              <circle cx=\"31\" cy=\"53\" r=\"15\"\/>\n              <circle cx=\"104\" cy=\"53\" r=\"15\"\/>\n              <path d=\"M20 51h95l-9-34H48L32 31H18c-8 0-14 6-14 14v6h16Z\" fill=\"#ffc928\" stroke=\"#061426\" stroke-width=\"6\"\/>\n              <rect x=\"56\" y=\"24\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#dff5ff\"\/>\n            <\/g>\n            <g transform=\"translate(365 230)\">\n              <rect x=\"0\" y=\"25\" width=\"84\" height=\"50\" rx=\"8\" fill=\"#f59e0b\" stroke=\"#061426\" stroke-width=\"6\"\/>\n              <rect x=\"11\" y=\"3\" width=\"42\" height=\"31\" rx=\"5\" fill=\"#dff5ff\" stroke=\"#061426\" stroke-width=\"6\"\/>\n              <circle cx=\"21\" cy=\"81\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#061426\"\/>\n         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motorcycles, B covers light vehicles, C covers trucks, D covers passenger vehicles, E is for special professional driving, F is for drivers with disabilities, and G covers industrial, construction and agricultural plant.\n        <\/p>\n        <ul class=\"nit-quick-answer__signals\">\n          <li>B1 is automatic only<\/li>\n          <li>B2 covers manual and automatic<\/li>\n          <li>B3 is professional light vehicle<\/li>\n          <li>Advanced classes require experience<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/aside>\n\n    <nav class=\"nit-toc\" aria-labelledby=\"contents-title\">\n      <h2 id=\"contents-title\">In this guide<\/h2>\n      <ol>\n        <li><a href=\"#licence-categories\">Licence groups at a glance<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#category-a\">Category A: motorcycles<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#category-b\">Category B: light vehicles<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#category-c\">Category C: trucks<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#category-d\">Category D: passenger vehicles<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#specialist-categories\">Categories E, F and G<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#train-at-nit\">Training at NIT<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#questions\">Common questions<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n    <\/nav>\n\n    <section aria-labelledby=\"licence-categories\">\n      <h2 id=\"licence-categories\">NTSA licence groups at a glance<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        The correct class depends on the vehicle\u2019s transmission, gross weight, passenger capacity and purpose. Drivers must hold a valid licence endorsed for the class they operate.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"nit-facts-grid\">\n        <div class=\"nit-fact-card\">\n          <span>Main licence groups<\/span>\n          <strong>A to G<\/strong>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nit-fact-card\">\n          <span>Category B weight limit<\/span>\n          <strong>3,500 kg GVW<\/strong>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"nit-fact-card\">\n          <span>Category B passenger limit<\/span>\n          <strong>Up to 7 passengers<\/strong>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"nit-class-grid\">\n        <article class=\"nit-class-card nit-class-card--a\">\n          <div class=\"nit-class-card__mark\">A<\/div>\n          <h3>Motorcycles<\/h3>\n          <p>Mopeds, light motorcycles, motorcycle taxis, courier bikes and three-wheelers.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"nit-class-card__fee\">AM, A1, A2 and A3<\/span>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"nit-class-card\">\n          <div class=\"nit-class-card__mark\">B<\/div>\n          <h3>Light vehicles<\/h3>\n          <p>Automatic, manual and professional light passenger vehicles.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"nit-class-card__fee\">B1, B2 and B3<\/span>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"nit-class-card nit-class-card--c\">\n          <div class=\"nit-class-card__mark\">C<\/div>\n          <h3>Commercial trucks<\/h3>\n          <p>Light trucks, medium trucks, articulated vehicles and hazardous-goods vehicles.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"nit-class-card__fee\">C1, C, CE and CD<\/span>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"nit-class-card nit-class-card--d\">\n          <div class=\"nit-class-card__mark\">D<\/div>\n          <h3>Passenger vehicles<\/h3>\n          <p>Passenger vans, minibuses, large buses and articulated buses.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"nit-class-card__fee\">D1, D2, D3, D4 and DE<\/span>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"nit-class-card\">\n          <div class=\"nit-class-card__mark\">E<\/div>\n          <h3>Professional<\/h3>\n          <p>Special professional endorsements linked to qualifying commercial or passenger classes.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"nit-class-card__fee\">Special professional licence<\/span>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"nit-class-card nit-class-card--d\">\n          <div class=\"nit-class-card__mark\">F<\/div>\n          <h3>Disability licence<\/h3>\n          <p>For a Person with Disability trained and tested in the appropriate vehicle.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"nit-class-card__fee\">Medical and assessment documents apply<\/span>\n        <\/article>\n        <article class=\"nit-class-card nit-class-card--c\">\n          <div class=\"nit-class-card__mark\">G<\/div>\n          <h3>Plant and machinery<\/h3>\n          <p>Industrial, construction and agricultural plant requiring special authorisation.<\/p>\n          <span class=\"nit-class-card__fee\">Endorsed on the driving licence<\/span>\n        <\/article>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"category-a\" class=\"nit-section-panel\">\n      <h2>Category A: motorcycles and three-wheelers<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"nit-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"nit-table\">\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Class<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">What it covers<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Minimum requirement<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>AM<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Moped of up to 50cc. No passenger or load.<\/td>\n              <td>Minimum age: 16 years<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>A1<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Light motorcycle above 50cc; may carry a passenger.<\/td>\n              <td>Minimum age: 18 years<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>A2<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Motorcycle taxi, courier motorcycle and qualifying three-wheelers.<\/td>\n              <td>Minimum age: 18 years<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>A3<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Three-wheeled motorcycle carrying up to three passengers.<\/td>\n              <td>Minimum age: 18 years<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"category-b\">\n      <h2>Category B: light vehicles<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"nit-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"nit-table\">\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Class<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">What it covers<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Minimum requirement<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>B1<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Automatic light passenger vehicle only. Maximum GVW: 3,500 kg; maximum seven passengers.<\/td>\n              <td>Minimum age: 18 years<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>B2<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Manual or automatic light vehicle. Includes qualifying non-passenger vans below 3,500 kg tare weight.<\/td>\n              <td>Minimum age: 18 years<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>B3<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Professional light vehicle or taxicab with manual or automatic transmission; maximum seven passengers.<\/td>\n              <td>Minimum age: 21 years<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"nit-callout nit-callout--info\">\n        <p class=\"nit-callout__title\">B1 and B2 are often confused<\/p>\n        <p>B1 is restricted to automatic vehicles. B2 covers both manual and automatic light vehicles.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"category-c\" class=\"nit-section-panel\">\n      <h2>Category C: commercial trucks<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"nit-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"nit-table\">\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Class<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">What it covers<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Age and experience<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>C1<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Light truck above 3,500 kg and not exceeding 7,500 kg.<\/td>\n              <td>Age 22\u201365; B2 held for at least two years<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>C<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Medium truck exceeding 7,500 kg with a light trailer where permitted.<\/td>\n              <td>Age 24\u201365; two years\u2019 C1 experience<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>CE<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Heavy truck with a heavy trailer or semi-trailer, including articulated vehicles.<\/td>\n              <td>Age 28\u201365; four years\u2019 C experience; training and retesting<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>CD<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Heavy goods vehicle used to transport hazardous materials.<\/td>\n              <td>Age 30\u201365; two years\u2019 CE experience<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"category-d\">\n      <h2>Category D: passenger service vehicles<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"nit-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"nit-table\">\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Class<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">What it covers<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Age and experience<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>D1<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Passenger van carrying a maximum of 14 passengers.<\/td>\n              <td>Age 22\u201365<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>D2<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Minibus carrying 14 to 32 passengers.<\/td>\n              <td>Age 25\u201365; three years\u2019 D1 experience<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>D3<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Large bus carrying 33 or more passengers.<\/td>\n              <td>Age 30\u201365; three years\u2019 D2 experience; training and retesting<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>D4<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Articulated bus.<\/td>\n              <td>Three years\u2019 D3 experience; maximum age 65<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>DE<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Category D vehicle coupled to a trailer exceeding 750 kg.<\/td>\n              <td>Confirm the applicable NTSA endorsement requirements<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"specialist-categories\" class=\"nit-section-panel\">\n      <h2>Categories E, F and G<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"nit-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"nit-table\">\n          <thead>\n            <tr>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Category<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Purpose<\/th>\n              <th scope=\"col\">Main requirement<\/th>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/thead>\n          <tbody>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>E<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Special professional licence linked to qualifying commercial or passenger-vehicle classes.<\/td>\n              <td>Age 21\u201365 and the required driving practice in the relevant class<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>F<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Licence for a Person with Disability trained and tested in the appropriate vehicle.<\/td>\n              <td>Minimum age 18; medical certificate, assessment report and disability certificate<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n            <tr>\n              <td><strong>G<\/strong><\/td>\n              <td>Industrial, construction and agricultural plant and equipment.<\/td>\n              <td>Endorsement for the relevant machine is entered on the driving licence<\/td>\n            <\/tr>\n          <\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h3>Machines covered under Category G<\/h3>\n      <ul class=\"nit-lesson-grid\">\n        <li>Excavators and backhoe loaders<\/li>\n        <li>Motor graders and rollers<\/li>\n        <li>Shovels and bulldozers<\/li>\n        <li>Forklifts and material-handling plant<\/li>\n        <li>Dumpers and cranes<\/li>\n        <li>Farm tractors and approved agricultural plant<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <div class=\"nit-callout nit-callout--warning\">\n        <p class=\"nit-callout__title\">Confirm the exact plant endorsement<\/p>\n        <p>The published rules describe Category G generally. Applicants should confirm the machine shown on the PDL and final licence before training or testing.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"train-at-nit\">\n      <h2>Driving and plant-operator training at NIT<\/h2>\n      <p>\n        Newton Institute of Technology provides practical training in selected classes under Categories A, B, C, D and G. Applicants are guided to choose a class that matches the vehicle, job or machine they intend to operate.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h3>Plant-operator courses available<\/h3>\n      <ul class=\"nit-lesson-grid\">\n        <li>Excavator<\/li>\n        <li>Motor grader<\/li>\n        <li>Bulldozer<\/li>\n        <li>Motor roller<\/li>\n        <li>Shovel<\/li>\n        <li>Forklift<\/li>\n        <li>Farm tractor<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <div class=\"nit-callout nit-callout--success\">\n        <p class=\"nit-callout__title\">Practical preparation<\/p>\n        <p>Training covers theory, practical operation, safety, daily inspection and preparation for the relevant NTSA examination.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <section class=\"nit-enrol\" aria-labelledby=\"enrol-title\">\n        <div class=\"nit-enrol__intro\">\n          <h2 id=\"enrol-title\">Confirm your class with NIT<\/h2>\n          <p>Before paying or applying for a PDL, confirm the current intake, entry requirements and exact licence class with the admissions team.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nit-enrol__cards\">\n          <div class=\"nit-enrol-card\">\n            <span>Accreditation<\/span>\n            <strong>NTSA \u00b7 TVETA \u00b7 NITA<\/strong>\n            <p>Practical technical and driver training.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"nit-enrol-card\">\n            <span>Campus<\/span>\n            <strong>Migori Town<\/strong>\n            <p>Migori\u2013Sirare Highway, Namba Area.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"nit-enrol-card\">\n            <span>Enquiries<\/span>\n            <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@niteducation.com\">info@niteducation.com<\/a><\/strong>\n            <p>Secondary: newtoninstituteoftechnology@gmail.com<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"nit-enrol__actions\">\n          <a class=\"nit-button nit-button--light\" href=\"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/\">Visit the NIT website<\/a>\n          <a class=\"nit-button nit-button--primary\" href=\"mailto:info@niteducation.com?subject=Driving%20or%20Plant%20Operator%20Training%20Enquiry\">Ask about your class<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"questions\" aria-labelledby=\"questions-title\">\n      <h2 id=\"questions-title\">Common questions<\/h2>\n      <div class=\"nit-faq\">\n        <details class=\"nit-faq__item\">\n          <summary>What is the difference between B1 and B2?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"nit-faq__answer\">\n            <p>B1 is restricted to automatic light vehicles. B2 covers both manual and automatic light vehicles.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"nit-faq__item\">\n          <summary>Which class is used for taxi or ride-hailing work?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"nit-faq__answer\">\n            <p>B3 is the professional light-vehicle class for taxicabs and similar work. Separate PSV, operator or platform requirements may also apply.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"nit-faq__item\">\n          <summary>Which category covers forklifts and excavators?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"nit-faq__answer\">\n            <p>Forklifts, excavators and other approved industrial, construction or agricultural machines fall under Category G.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"nit-faq__item\">\n          <summary>Can a driver move directly to CE or D3?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"nit-faq__answer\">\n            <p>No. These advanced classes have minimum-age, previous-experience, training and retesting requirements.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n        <details class=\"nit-faq__item\">\n          <summary>Where are NTSA applications and tests handled?<\/summary>\n          <div class=\"nit-faq__answer\">\n            <p>PDL applications and driver services are handled through the NTSA Service Portal. Driving tests are conducted through authorised NTSA testing arrangements.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/details>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <aside class=\"nit-sources\" aria-labelledby=\"sources-title\">\n      <h2 id=\"sources-title\">Official references<\/h2>\n      <ul class=\"nit-list\">\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/new.kenyalaw.org\/akn\/ke\/act\/ln\/2020\/28\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Traffic (Driving Schools, Driving Instructors and Driving Licences) Rules<\/a> \u2014 Third Schedule.<\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/serviceportal.ntsa.go.ke\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NTSA Service Portal<\/a> \u2014 driving-school management, testing and licensing services.<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/aside>\n\n    <div class=\"nit-driving-review\">\n      <span class=\"nit-driving-review__mark\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2713<\/span>\n      <span>Checked against the official published licence schedule. Requirements may be updated; confirm the current class in the NTSA portal before applying.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <dl class=\"nit-credits\">\n      <div>\n        <dt>Prepared by<\/dt>\n        <dd>Newton Institute of Technology Editorial Team<\/dd>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <dt>Institutional review<\/dt>\n        <dd>Engineer Simon Barongo, Director<\/dd>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <dt>Last reviewed<\/dt>\n        <dd>13 August 2026<\/dd>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/dl>\n\n    <footer class=\"nit-article__footer\">\n      <p>This guide is for general information. The class approved by NTSA and shown on the driver\u2019s licence remains the controlling endorsement.<\/p>\n    <\/footer>\n  <\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kenya driving licence guide \u00b7 Official class structure NTSA Driving Licence Categories in Kenya: Classes and Requirements A clear guide to motorcycle, car, truck, PSV, professional, disability and plant-operator licence classes in Kenya. 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