The NTSA Vehicle Inspection Centre in Nairobi is an important destination for motorists, Public Service Vehicle operators and commercial vehicle owners who need to complete mandatory vehicle inspection processes.
The main Nairobi inspection facility covered in this guide is located along Likoni Road in Industrial Area. It should not be confused with the NTSA headquarters in Upper Hill, which serves a different administrative function.
For the wider network of NTSA locations, see the NTSA Offices in Nairobi master guide.
Where is the NTSA Vehicle Inspection Centre in Nairobi?
The NTSA Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre is located along Likoni Road in Nairobi’s Industrial Area.
Likoni Road forms part of the wider Industrial Area transport network connecting Lunga Lunga Road, Enterprise Road, Jogoo Road and surrounding industrial streets.
Metros has mapped this area extensively in the Nairobi Industrial Area Transport Guide.
What Happens at an NTSA Vehicle Inspection Centre?
Vehicle inspection centres are used to assess vehicles that are required to undergo inspection under Kenya’s road transport regulatory framework.
Depending on the vehicle and applicable requirements, an inspection may involve checks relating to the vehicle’s roadworthiness and regulatory compliance.
Motorists should verify the current NTSA requirements, booking procedure and documents required before taking a vehicle to the inspection centre.
NTSA Vehicle Inspection Booking
Do not travel to the inspection centre assuming an inspection can automatically be completed on arrival.
Check the applicable NTSA digital service and confirm your inspection booking, date, facility and requirements before travelling.
This is particularly important because inspection procedures and digital platforms can change.
How to Get to the NTSA Vehicle Inspection Centre by Matatu
For passengers travelling to the facility without the vehicle being inspected, the Likoni Road–Lunga Lunga Road corridor provides some of the most useful public transport connections.
From Nairobi CBD, commuters can use services documented in the Route 70 Nairobi–Lunga Lunga–Industrial Area guide.
Another useful reference is the Route 70/71 Nairobi–Industrial Area–Lunga Lunga guide.
Tell the conductor that your destination is the NTSA Vehicle Inspection Centre on Likoni Road.
Route 71 to the Inspection Centre
Route 71 Nairobi–Industrial Area–Donholm provides another connection through the wider Likoni Road and Lunga Lunga Road corridor.
This route is particularly useful for passengers approaching Industrial Area from either Nairobi CBD or Donholm.
Confirm your alighting point with the conductor before boarding.
Routes 71/72
Passengers can also check the Route 71/72 Lunga Lunga Road guide for connections through the Industrial Area corridor.
These services are useful because they connect sections of Jogoo Road, Industrial Area, Lunga Lunga Road and Donholm.
From Umoja
From Umoja, commuters can connect through Donholm before continuing towards Likoni Road.
The broad connection is:
Umoja → Donholm → Lunga Lunga Road → Likoni Road
See the Umoja to Industrial Area Matatu Guide for the existing Metros journey guide.
From Embakasi
Passengers coming from Embakasi can also use Donholm as an interchange.
Embakasi → Donholm → Industrial Area → Likoni Road
See the Embakasi to Industrial Area Matatu Guide for more detailed transport information.
From Pipeline
From Pipeline, one practical public transport connection is:
Pipeline → Outer Ring Road → Donholm → Industrial Area → Likoni Road
The Pipeline to Industrial Area Matatu Guide covers this journey.
From Buruburu
Passengers travelling from Buruburu can connect towards Donholm and then continue through the Lunga Lunga/Likoni Road corridor.
See the Buruburu to Industrial Area Matatu Guide.
From Kasarani and Thika Road
Passengers coming from Kasarani and the wider Thika Road corridor can use Nairobi CBD as their interchange.
The broad journey is:
Kasarani → Nairobi CBD → Industrial Area → Likoni Road
See the Kasarani to Industrial Area Matatu Guide before connecting to the appropriate Industrial Area service.
Where to Alight
Tell the conductor:
“NTSA Vehicle Inspection Centre, Likoni Road.”
This is more precise than simply asking for Industrial Area.
Industrial Area covers a large district, and getting off on the wrong road could leave you a considerable distance from the inspection facility.
Driving to NTSA for Vehicle Inspection
Most people attending an actual vehicle inspection will naturally arrive in the vehicle being inspected.
Before driving to the centre, confirm that your appointment is for the Likoni Road facility and check the scheduled inspection time.
Industrial Area can experience substantial weekday traffic, so allow enough time to reach the facility without missing your appointment.
NTSA Inspection Centre vs NTSA Headquarters
The two destinations perform different functions.
The NTSA Vehicle Inspection Centre is on Likoni Road in Industrial Area.
The NTSA Headquarters is at Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Upper Hill.
Do not travel to Upper Hill if your appointment specifically directs you to the Likoni Road vehicle inspection facility.
Metros NTSA Transport Database
This guide forms part of the Metros Commuter Services Guide, connecting government and transport-service destinations with Nairobi’s matatu network.
For the wider public transport network, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Information last verified: September 2026.
