Now the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA) wants the order suspended pending hearing and determination of their application, which also seeks to have the case heard virtually before a bench appointed to preside over a similar case. The transporters are seeking a declaration that cargo importers have a right to choose the mode of transport to use. Further, it says the directive issued by the KPA and the KRA in favour of the Kenya Railways was not subjected to any type of public participation. The transporters want an order issued quashing the KPA and KRA directive and a declaration that Mr Macharia acted unlawfully and contrary to the Constitution. The transporters’ case comes as the High Court in Nairobi on Thursday temporarily suspended the government’s directive on imported goods destined for three neighbouring landlocked countries.

Source: Daily Nation June 20, 2020 03:56 UTC