×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Explainer: How to apply for the new digital number plates

Former Cabinet Secretaries, James Macharia (Transport) with his Interior counterpart Fred Matiang'i during the launch of new-look vehicle number plates at the GSU Recce Unit. [Standard, file]

With only six months left for car owners to obtain the new digital number plates, a huge percentage seems to have heeded the call while others remain tucked to the old plates.

The new generation plates were launched by former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i in August 2022, allowing a grace period of 18 months for every vehicle to have switched.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in