Kenya: Why Cars in Kenya Have White Front and Yellow Rear Number Plates

If you have ever stood along a busy Kenyan road and quietly wondered why every car has a white plate at the front and a bright yellow one at the back, you are definitely not alone.

It turns out there is a very deliberate reason behind the colour difference, and it goes far beyond aesthetics or branding. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is the body responsible for this regulation.

NTSA recommends that all cars in Kenya carry white number plates at the front and yellow number…