A standoff between the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and truck owners over Mombasa County Government's Sh700 parking fee at the port threatens to disrupt cargo evacuation from the facility.
The Road Haulers Association (RHA), representing owners of over 1,500 trucks, is opposed to the new levy and has vowed to rally its members not to pick cargo from the port starting Monday.
Last year, the Mombasa County Government entered into an agreement with KPA and the port community allowing the Authority to collect the Sh700 daily truck parking fee on its behalf.
Mombasa County Chief Officer Dr.