A few hours ago, this blog published a complaint against the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) where an unverified source wrongly criticized the impounds department for unjustly profiting from levying seized vehicles.
Following a deeper analysis of the claims, this author has regretfully realized that the accusations were founded on malicious grounds.
Contrary to what was earlier presented to us, we can now clarify to our readers that the $50 (almost Sh6,000) daily fee for seized trucks is, in fact, legally charged as per currently listed enforcement measures.
According to East African Community Vehicle Load Control Regulations (2018), KeNHA may impound any overloaded vehicle and detain it until the owner settles the fees.
“In accordance with Section 17 (6) of the act, an overloaded vehicle shall be detained without charge for a period of three days, and thereafter a fee of fifty dollars shall be charged for each extra day of detention,” the regulation reads in part.
It adds: “A transporter who fails to remove his or her vehicle from the parking yard after paying overloading fees shall incur additional fees of fifty dollars for each extra day the vehicle stays at the yard.”
We are deeply apologetic to our diligent readers for the slight hiccup during the coverage of the story.
It was certainly our intention to mislead the public.
We appreciate your loyalty and remain committed to authoritatively serving you with the most relevant alternative news that matters to you.
