×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

What a Kenyan car number plate means

In Kenya, number plates are issued by the Registrar of Motor vehicles for all vehicles.

The registrar also keeps records for all vehicles registered by the department; civilian, G.K, parastatals, city/city council and UN bodies.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • 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