NTSA Likoni Road is one of Nairobi’s important destinations for motorists and Public Service Vehicle operators requiring vehicle inspection and related transport services. The facility is located along Likoni Road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area, an area served by several matatu routes connecting the CBD, Jogoo Road, Donholm and other parts of the city.
This guide explains where the NTSA inspection facility is located and how commuters can reach the Likoni Road area using public transport. For other NTSA locations, see the NTSA Offices in Nairobi master guide.
Where is NTSA Likoni Road?
The NTSA vehicle inspection facility is located along Likoni Road in Nairobi Industrial Area.
Likoni Road runs through one of the busiest sections of Industrial Area and connects with the wider Lunga Lunga Road, Enterprise Road and Jogoo Road transport network.
For a broader understanding of the area, see the Nairobi Industrial Area Transport Guide.
What is NTSA Likoni Road Used For?
The Likoni Road facility is primarily associated with motor vehicle inspection and related NTSA processes.
Drivers and vehicle owners should confirm their inspection requirements and appointment details before travelling because many NTSA administrative services are now handled digitally or at other NTSA service locations.
How to Get to NTSA Likoni Road from Nairobi CBD
Passengers travelling from Nairobi CBD can use matatus serving the Industrial Area–Lunga Lunga–Likoni Road corridor.
One of the most useful connections is Route 70 Nairobi–Lunga Lunga–Industrial Area.
Passengers can also check the Route 70/71 Nairobi–Industrial Area–Lunga Lunga guide for services operating through this section of Industrial Area.
Tell the conductor that you are travelling to NTSA on Likoni Road before boarding.
Route 71 to Likoni Road
Route 71 Nairobi–Industrial Area–Donholm is another useful connection.
The route serves the wider corridor through Likoni Road, BAT and Lunga Lunga Road before continuing towards Donholm.
This makes Route 71 particularly useful for commuters approaching the NTSA facility from either the Nairobi CBD or Donholm side.
Routes 71/72
Commuters can also use services covered in the Route 71/72 Lunga Lunga Road guide.
These routes connect parts of the Jogoo Road–Industrial Area–Lunga Lunga–Donholm network, providing another option for reaching the Likoni Road corridor.
From Umoja
Passengers travelling from Umoja can connect through Donholm and continue towards Industrial Area.
See the Umoja to Industrial Area Matatu Guide for the wider journey.
From Donholm, use a vehicle serving the Lunga Lunga/Likoni Road side of Industrial Area and tell the conductor you are going to NTSA Likoni Road.
From Embakasi
From Embakasi, one practical connection is:
Embakasi → Donholm → Lunga Lunga Road → Likoni Road
The Embakasi to Industrial Area Matatu Guide explains this connection in more detail.
From Pipeline
Pipeline passengers can also connect through Donholm.
The broad journey is:
Pipeline → Outer Ring Road → Donholm → Industrial Area → Likoni Road
See the Pipeline to Industrial Area Matatu Guide.
From Buruburu
From Buruburu, passengers can travel towards Donholm before connecting to the Likoni Road side of Industrial Area.
See the Buruburu to Industrial Area Matatu Guide for the existing Metros journey guide.
From Kasarani and Thika Road
Passengers coming from Kasarani and other parts of the Thika Road corridor can use Nairobi CBD as their main interchange.
The journey is broadly:
Kasarani → Nairobi CBD → Industrial Area → Likoni Road
See the Kasarani to Industrial Area Matatu Guide before connecting to Routes 70/71 towards Likoni Road.
From Ongata Rongai
Passengers from Ongata Rongai can travel into Nairobi CBD and connect to an Industrial Area matatu serving Likoni Road.
See the Ongata Rongai to Industrial Area Matatu Guide for the wider connection.
Where to Alight for NTSA Likoni Road
Tell the conductor:
“NTSA Likoni Road” or “NTSA Inspection Centre.”
Do not simply ask for Industrial Area because Industrial Area covers a large geographical area and different matatus use different roads through it.
Confirm the closest safe alighting point with the conductor when boarding.
If You Are Driving a Vehicle for Inspection
If you are taking the actual vehicle being inspected, the public-transport directions above are less relevant. Confirm your inspection appointment, facility and entry instructions before travelling.
Allow additional time for traffic around Industrial Area, particularly during weekday morning and evening peak periods.
Other NTSA Offices in Nairobi
Likoni Road should not be confused with the NTSA headquarters in Upper Hill. Different NTSA services may be handled at different locations or online.
Use the NTSA Offices in Nairobi master guide to identify the appropriate NTSA destination before travelling.
Metros Commuter Intelligence
NTSA Likoni Road is now part of the growing Metros Commuter Services Guide, connecting important public-service destinations with Nairobi’s existing matatu routes, corridors and destination databases.
For more connections across the city, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Information last verified: September 2026.
