Implementation of East Africa Community Vehicle Load Act 2016 by Kenya has sparked protests.
Truckers association questions Kenya's rush to implement regulation that cuts across the region.
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has begun impounding trucks carrying standard 40-foot-high cube shipping containers that exceed the height of 4.3 metres affecting the seamless flow of cargo more so exports.
The authority’s move has affected transportation of cargo to Mombasa as traders prefer using them to transport textiles and other horticulture produce due to its extended space.
