Course Costs

NTSA Accredited

What driving school actually costs in Kenya.

Every NTSA licence class, its typical driving-school fee range, and the extra NTSA charges you'll pay. No packages, no marketing fluff — just honest numbers.

NTSA licence classes

Driving-school fees by licence class

These are typical driving-school ranges across accredited Kenyan schools. Actual fees vary by branch, package hours and vehicle type. Confirm your exact quote with your Stadix advisor.

Class

Vehicle you can drive

Typical fee

A1

Vehicle you can drive

KSh 6,000 – 10,000

A2

Motorcycle taxis (boda boda), couriers, three-wheelers

KSh 8,000 – 12,000

b1

Automatic light vehicles (cars up to 3,500 kg)

KSh 15,000 – 25,000

b2

Manual light vehicles (cars up to 3,500 kg)

KSh 15,000 – 25,000

b3

Professional taxi driving

Endorsement after B category

c1

Light trucks (3,500 – 7,500 kg)

KSh 10,000 – 20,000 (endorsement)

c

Medium trucks (over 7,500 kg)

KSh 15,000 – 25,000

ce

Heavy trucks with trailers

KSh 20,000 – 35,000

d1

Vans and small buses (up to 14 passengers)

KSh 10,000 – 20,000

d2

Large buses

KSh 15,000 – 25,000

d3

Large buses / PSVs

KSh 15,000 – 30,000

d3

Articulated buses

KSh 20,000 – 35,000

d4

Articulated buses

KSh 20,000 – 35,000

g

Construction equipment (forklifts, graders, excavators)

Varies by school

f

Drivers with disabilities (adapted vehicles)

Same as relevant vehicle class

NTSA charges

Additional NTSA fees

Type your town or estate. If we have a branch within 20 km we'll show you the nearest one instantly.

Provisional Driving Licence (PDL)

KSh 600

Driving Test

KSh 1,000

Driving Licence (3-year validity)

KSh 3,000

Example — AA Kenya reference rates

A first-time learner example

A2 · Motorcycle

Tuition KSh 5,780 + NTSA fees KSh 2,450

Total ≈ KSh 8,230

B1 / B2 · Car (auto / manual)

Tuition KSh 18,780 – 24,900 + NTSA fees KSh 2,450

Total ≈ KSh 21,000 – 27,000

Reference rates only. Stadix partner branches negotiate their own pricing — confirm with your branch.

Which class do you need?

Pick the right licence for your goal

Not sure? For most Kenyan private car drivers we recommend B2 (manual) — you'll be licensed for both manual and automatic vehicles.

B1

Class B1

Automatic-only private car drivers

B2

Class B2

Manual + automatic private car drivers (recommended for most)

a2

Class A2

Boda boda riders & motorcycle couriers

c1

Class C1 / C / CE

Truck & long-haul drivers

d1

Class D1 / D2 / D3

Matatu, bus and PSV drivers

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