The High Court has ruled in favor of the government, dismissing two petitions filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah challenging the introduction of new digital number plates for motor vehicles.
The decision allows the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to proceed with its plans on production and installation of the latest version of the motor vehicle's registration the second-generation number plates, despite objections raised by the senator.
Omtatah had moved to court to stop the rollout, arguing that the procurement process for the new plates was unconstitutional and wasteful. "The procurement process for these plates is a waste of public resources," Omtatah stated.
He sought to have the tender for their production, awarded to M/S Chalbi Industries Limited, annulled, and he questioned the legality of charging motorists Sh 3,000 to replace their old plates.
