They have sued the Kenya Ports Authority, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Railways Corporation, Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia and Competition Authority of Kenya. KTA argues that the directive issued by KPA and KRA in favour of Kenya Railways were not subjected to any public participation. They further argue that their actions amount to abuse of power, the effect which is to confer unlawful monopoly to Kenya Railways. “The consequence of the monopoly has resulted in transporters being thrown out of business,” the transporters argue. DEMANDSThe transporters also want the directive quashed and a declaration that Mr Macharia has acted unlawfully and contrary to the Constitution.

Source: Daily Nation November 30, 2019 06:56 UTC