In Kenya, government vehicles are identified by specific number plate prefixes – GKA, GKB, and GKC.
These plates indicate that the vehicle is being used for official government purposes. READ FULL STORY
While they serve a practical identification function, the different prefixes also signify the hierarchy and role of the government entity operating the vehicle.
In this article, EAFeed explores the history, usage and significance of GKA, GKB and GKC number plates in the Kenyan government’s vehicle fleet.
GKA number plate
GKA stands for Government Kenya Administration.
Vehicles with GKA plates are used by high-ranking government officials like cabinet secretaries, principal secretaries, and other executives.
GKA plates allow these officials to get preferential treatment and access while driving.
The GKA series is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis during vehicle registration with the NTSA.
The GKA prefix does not necessarily belong to a specific government department or ministry.
GKB number plate
The GKB number plate is used to identify government vehicles in Kenya that are involved in general government business and operations.
The prefix GKB stands for Government Kenya Bodies, and these plates are commonly seen on vehicles utilized by various government ministries, offices, departments, and state agencies.
Vehicles bearing GKB plates are typically associated with essential services such as the police, armed forces, the Kenya Revenue Authority, the Kenya Wildlife Service, and the Ministry of Education, among others.
The use of these plates allows government vehicles to receive preferential treatment while driving on the roads, facilitating their official duties and responsibilities.
Additionally, the government employs GKB plates to monitor the locations and usage of these vehicles, ensuring that they are being utilized legitimately for official purposes.
GKC number plate
The GKC number plate prefix is used on vehicles belonging to the Kenyan national government.
Specifically, GKC stands for Government Kenya C, indicating that the vehicle is designated for official government use.
These plates are primarily issued to vehicles utilized by senior government officials and executives, allowing them to carry out official duties such as attending meetings or representing the government in foreign countries.
The GKC prefix is part of a broader classification system within the Kenyan government vehicle registration framework, which includes other prefixes like GKA and GKB.
The assignment of these prefixes follows a first-come, first-served basis, rather than being tied to specific state departments.
