{"id":2973,"date":"2026-09-18T10:41:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/?p=2973"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:41:17","slug":"class-d-driving-course-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/class-d-driving-course-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Class D Driving Course Kenya: D1, D2 & D3 Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Kenya passenger-vehicle licence guide 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Class D Driving Course in Kenya<\/p>\n

D1, D2 & D3 \u2014<\/i> requirements, training and fees<\/p>\n

Check the passenger limit, minimum age, previous licence experience and the correct next Class D category before paying for training.<\/p>\n

\n Check D1\u2013D3 requirements<\/a>\n Register at NIT<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Passenger-vehicle progression<\/p>\n

\n D<\/strong>\n D1 Van<\/span>\n D2 Minibus<\/span>\n 3 yrs<\/span>\n D3 Bus<\/span>\n <\/div>\n
Start with eligibility<\/span>Licence first<\/strong>Then train for the category you legally qualify for.<\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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NIT training fee<\/span>KSh 12,000 for one eligible Class D category<\/p>\n

Training period<\/span>Minimum 1 month<\/p>\n

Progression<\/span>D1 \u2192 3 years \u2192 D2 \u2192 3 years \u2192 D3<\/p>\n

Review<\/span>September 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Quick answer<\/span>

Which Class D category do you need?<\/h2><\/div>\n

D1 covers a passenger van with a maximum of 14 passengers, D2 covers a bus carrying 14\u201332 passengers, and D3 covers a bus carrying 33 or more passengers. D2 requires at least three years of D1 experience; D3 requires at least three years of D2 experience plus training and retesting.[1]<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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Training fee<\/span>KSh 12,000<\/strong>For one eligible Class B, C or D category at NIT.[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/small><\/div>\n
Minimum training<\/span>1 month<\/strong>The legal D1\/D2 experience periods are separate from course duration.[4]<\/a><\/sup><\/small><\/div>\n
Government fees<\/span>Separate<\/strong>Confirm the current NTSA\/eCitizen transaction before payment.[5]<\/a><\/sup><\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n