Number Plate Shortgate – Kenya

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) said on Wednesday that it was not in a position to meet the demand for number plates until after next Tuesday, because the supplier–Kenya Prisons–was facing challenges in delivering the plates.

This has led to congestion at the Port of Mombasa since the importers can only clear the cars upon being issued with the registration numbers, a move that motor dealers reckon will cause them between Sh30, 000 and 40, 000 in storage or demurrage costs.

Last year, a total of 59,000 imported second hand cars were reported to have been registered in the country compared to 42,000 units the previous year.