The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Friday announced that they would resume production of new number plates after a two-month hiatus.
The hiatus was occasioned by a shortage of raw materials, Director-General Francis Meja explained.
In a statement sent to newsrooms, Meja further noted that they would ensure expedited clearance of vehicles at the port and issuance of licences.
A section of frustrated Kenyans had raised complaints over the worrying backlog at Container Freight Stations, with dealers decrying the negative impact on their businesses.
Meja assured the public that the backlog would be resolved within the next five days.
“We thank Kenyans in this regard and look forward to steady delivery service,” the statement read in part.
Various depots in Mombasa are housing thousands of vehicles due to delays in issuance of registration by the authority.
Meja noted that the shortage of raw materials required for production of new plates had been resolved as well.
It had been announced yesterday that all registered vehicles that were being detained at Container Freight Stations (CFS) due to lack of number plates could be removed from the yards.
“I’m from a meeting and we have all agreed today that all registered vehicles awaiting the physical number plates can now be released because they are duly registered; they have the logbooks and they are having the third registration sticker from NTSA.
“All those vehicles are supposed to be released immediately. There is no need for the cars staying in CFSs incurring storage charges and occupying space while NTSA is incapable of issuing the number plates,” stated Car Importers Association of Kenya (CIAK) Chairperson Peter Otieno.
