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Nairobi motorists got relief after the High Court refused to lift orders stopping the county government from increasing parking fees.
Justice Anthony Mrima ruled that the orders, which halted the Nairobi City County government s plan to increase parking charges from Sh200 to Sh400 will remain in force until a suit filed by the Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) challenging the move is determined.
The court had initially issued the order suspending the new parking charges introduced by the county government in December 2019 but the county government applied for the orders to be lifted arguing that it is denying it revenue to run various projects.
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Relief for city motorists as court extends parking fee increment suspension
Wednesday March 03 2021
Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) parking control officers talk to a motorist along Kimathi Street on November 25, 2020. PHOTO | KANYIRI WAHITO | NMG
By JOSEPH WANGUI
The High Court has extended orders stopping Nairobi City County government from increasing parking fees for private cars and public service vehicles (PSVs).
Justice Anthony Mrima said the order dated December 30, 2019 suspending county government’s decision to increase charges from Sh200 to Sh400 for private cars should remain in force until April 21, 2021.
Also suspended is the devolved unit’s decision to raise seasonal parking rates for matatus. Fees for 14-seater PSVs had been increased from Sh3,650 to Sh5,000, 32-seater (from Sh5,250 to Sh8,000), and 51-seater vehicles (buses) from 7,500 to Sh10,000.
Return of Epra boss arrested over fuel station bribe splits board
Tuesday December 15 2020
By EDWIN OKOTH
Summary
The board held a stormy meeting morning where questions were raised on whether Mr Oimeke should be allowed back to work.
Mr Oimeke was accused of demanding Sh200,000 to approve the reopening of a petrol station in Oyugis that had been shut down over tax violations, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said.
Mr Oimeke returned to office only recently after a two-month court battle following a petition that had been filed to oppose his reappointment for a second term in office.
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Board (Epra) board members were on Monday split on the fate of director-general Pavel Oimeke following his arrest last Thursday for allegedly demanding a Sh200,000 bribe to reopen a petrol station.