A Bill now being discussed by the Senate, when passed, will require all vehicles in Kenya to undergo an annual emissions test and certificates issued to compliant vehicles.
Without the certificate, motorists would be unable to obtain or renew motor insurance or secure a vehicle inspection certificate, according to a report by The Kenyan Wall Street.
When the Environmental Management and Co-ordination (Amendment) Bill becomes law, every vehicle owner would need to get their car tested annually at a centre accredited by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
On the road, drivers must carry proof of this emissions compliance alongside their insurance documentation at all times.
Factories, industrial installations and other stationary polluters would also need to undergo yearly emissions testing and hold a valid emissions licence from NEMA before they can operate.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that about 19,000 people die each year in Kenya due to air pollution.