{"id":2990,"date":"2026-09-21T10:19:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/?p=2990"},"modified":"2026-09-21T10:19:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T07:19:35","slug":"psv-badge-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niteducation.com\/resources\/psv-badge-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"PSV Badge Kenya 2026: Requirements, Cost & Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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NIT Driving Guide Kenya \u00b7 2026<\/span><\/p>\n

PSV Badge
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Requirements \u00b7<\/i> application \u00b7<\/i> renewal<\/p>\n

A practical guide to PSV badge eligibility, documents, NTSA\/eCitizen application, current fee evidence, validity, renewal and replacement.<\/p>\n

\n See the requirements<\/a>\n Apply step by step<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Driver \/ conductor authorisation<\/p>\n

Public service<\/span>PSV<\/strong>badge<\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Prepared by<\/span>Newton Institute of Technology Editorial Team<\/p>\n

Review<\/span>Engineer Simon Barongo<\/p>\n

Evidence<\/span>Kenya Law \u00b7 NTSA<\/p>\n

Checked<\/span>18 Sep 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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What do you need for a PSV badge in Kenya?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n

A PSV driver must be over 24 years old<\/strong>, hold a valid driving licence for the relevant vehicle class and meet the applicable police-suitability requirement. A PSV conductor must be over 18 years old<\/strong>. Applications are handled through NTSA’s eCitizen-linked services. The PSV licence is valid for one year from issue<\/strong>, unless cancelled, suspended or revoked earlier. Traffic Act, section 98 \u2014 Kenya Law<\/a>; NTSA Service Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n

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PSV driver<\/span>Over 24<\/strong>Must also hold a valid driving licence for the relevant vehicle class.<\/small><\/div>\n
PSV conductor<\/span>Over 18<\/strong>PSV driver and conductor licensing are separately regulated under section 98.<\/small><\/div>\n
Validity<\/span>1 year<\/strong>From the date of issue, unless cancelled, suspended or revoked earlier.<\/small><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n