Complaint

Complaint number
NTB-001-067  
NTB Type
8.6. Vehicle standards  
Complaint
Non recognition of Truck specifications approved and registered in Uganda.Kenya charges truck drivers approximately 150,000 ksh with trucks that have three axle loads.These are recognized and approved for transportation by Uganda. The truck drivers after paying the penalty are required to apply for an exemption permit that should be applied for two weeks in advance which is an additional delay and amounts to an increase in business costs.  
Status note
The meeting was informed that Kenya is implementing the East African Community Vehicle Load Control (Vehicle Dimensions and Axle Configurations) Regulations (EAC-VLC) Act and its subsequent regulations of 2018. The trucks affected were found to be in violation of the Law. The Act provides a maximum of 4 axles (2 steerings and 2 rear) on a rigid chassis vehicle which must not exceed 12 meters. Impounded vehicles had 5 axles on a rigid chassis vehicle which is not allowed by law. The meeting agreed that the Partner States need to abide by the EAC Laws. Hence the complaint is not an NTB.  
Progress update note
 
Policy or regulatory NTB
No 
Location
Kenya: (Border post)  
Reporting Country or Region
Kenya  
Country specific trade issue
No  
Date of incident
2022-04-15  
Status
Resolved  
Date of resolution
2023-02-20  
Product Description

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Total value
0  
Date reported
2022-05-05 16:21  
Modified
2023-02-23 10:37  
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