✅ Certified Speed Governor Installation in Kenya (For Lorries & Buses)
1. Regulatory Requirement
- All Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) and commercial vehicles (over 3,048 kg) are required by NTSA to be fitted with NTSA Type-Approved speed governors.
- Governors must be able to limit speed to 80 km/h, log data, and in some cases, be tamper-proof and GPS-enabled (digital governors).
2. Approved Speed Governor Brands
NTSA regularly publishes a list of approved devices and companies. Some of the popular brands include:
- Tata AutoComp
- SpeedLimiter Kenya
- Savvy Tracking
- TransAfrica Motors
- Autocheck Limited
- RiverCross Technologies
3. Where to Install
Look for NTSA-certified garages or installation centers in major towns like Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, etc.
Examples:
- Speed Governor Kenya – Nairobi
- Transafrica Speed Governors – Mombasa Road
- Autocheck – Industrial Area, Nairobi
4. Installation Process
- Inspection of your lorry or bus
- Installation of the NTSA-approved governor
- Calibration and test run
- Issuance of a certificate of compliance
- Upload of installation data to NTSA portal
5. Cost Estimate
- Digital Speed Governors: Ksh 25,000 to 40,000+
- Basic Governors: Ksh 12,000 to 20,000
Cost varies depending on features like GPS tracking, remote access, and integration with fleet management systems.
6. Documents Needed
- Logbook copy
- ID copy of vehicle owner
- NTSA Tims account (for digital upload)
📌 How to Check If a Governor is Certified
Visit the official NTSA portal or contact them via:
- Website: https://www.ntsa.go.ke
- Hotline: +254 725106822
- Or check the latest NTSA-approved governor list.
