The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has moved to allay fears that more than 200 workers will lose their jobs amid the ongoing transition to electronic logbooks.
Speaking to the press on Monday, May 11, NTSA Director Nashon Kondiwa stated that no staff member will lose their job as a result of the digital transition set for June 10 this year.
He noted that employees previously involved in the manual registration process will be reassigned to other duties.
NTSA to Redeploy Employees to Enforcement and Compliance Duties Amid Shift to e-Logbooks
According to Kondiwa, staff affected by the digitization process will be redeployed to enforcement and compliance duties as part of broader institutional reforms.
“We have almost over 200 staff who are basically issuing logbooks. None of these individuals will fear losing their jobs due to the planned transition,” he said.
“The people that are there can easily be retrained to become transport specialists and road safety specialists and help this country to have a different approach to motorist road safety.”
NTSA Director Nashon Kondiwa said the transition is aimed at reducing operational costs and improving efficiency within the authority.
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He noted that the move is intended to ensure that resources currently used in manual document processing are redirected to other priority areas, including enforcement and compliance.
Kondiwa explained that both direct and indirect costs, including human resource expenditure, are expected to be reduced as the system shifts to a digital platform.
NTSA Explains Benefits of E-Logbooks
According to the authority, the new system will help reduce paperwork, speed up ownership transfers, and curb fraud linked to fake log books.
“Sometimes you realize you cannot even differentiate between a forged document and an authentic. But now we are introducing a document that you can authenticate, which you can verify is more secure and digitally signed, and can verify it internationally,” he added.
NTSA Director General said the shift is part of a broader government strategy to digitize transport services and improve efficiency across the sector.
He noted that the move aims to bring services closer to wananchi by enabling electronic access to logbooks while also reducing bureaucracy and eliminating cartels.
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The transition to e-logbooks will allow vehicle owners to access their logbooks through the government’s eCitizen platform.
E-Logbooks to Feature QR Code Verification
According to the NTSA, the e-logbook will be generated instantly upon registration or transfer of ownership, significantly reducing turnaround times for motorists, financiers, and dealers.
The digital document will also feature encrypted security systems and QR code verification technology to curb fraud linked to fake or altered logbooks.
Under the new system, banks, insurers, and prospective buyers will be able to verify ownership details instantly by scanning a QR code embedded in the electronic certificate.
NTSA said this will make vehicle transactions faster and safer while reducing disputes over ownership authenticity.
