Government launches new generation number plates

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i launches new-look vehicle number plates at the GSU Recce Unit. [CS, Twitter]

In a bid to curb the escalating cases of vehicle theft and fraud in the country, the Government has launched new generation digital number plates with enhanced security features that will ease tracing of car ownership.

Speaking during the launch at the General Service Unit (GSU) Recce unit Headquarters in Ruiru, Nairobi, Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i said the new number plates have enhanced features that will be fixed to vehicles imported to the country at the point of entry.