Car Dealers Go After NTSA Over KD Plates

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The dealers staged demonstrations in Mombasa on Monday, June 15, calling on the government to intervene and restore the previous system.

Association Chairman Mathew Katili explained that dealers rely on KD plates as a critical logistical tool for moving vehicles from the Port of Mombasa, Container Freight Stations (CFS) and storage yards to showrooms or directly to customers.

“The system says the import entry is for an importer. When you have brought your car and have been allocated a number, you can’t use the KD plate for transportation to Nairobi or anywhere because you don’t have a dealer’s licence,” Katili said.

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In April, NTSA moved to enforce Section 24 of the Traffic Act, which governs the use of a dealer's general licence, citing concerns over the misuse of KD number plates.

The authority maintained that the move was not a ban on KD plates but the enforcement of existing regulations designed to ensure that the plates are used only by licensed motor vehicle dealers and for authorised purposes.

The move has drawn criticism from dealers, who say it has created operational challenges and disrupted their businesses.

"We are concerned about how the government intends to achieve its projected revenue in the Ksh 4.82 trillion 2026/2027 budget when certain policies and enforcement measures appear to be undermining business growth and investment.” Association Chairman Katili said.

Katili said the association is calling for more inclusive regulations for motor vehicle dealerships.

“The requirement that vehicles be fully registered before leaving CFS facilities has significantly slowed down delivery timelines and increased operational costs to the detriment of business,” he stated.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke

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