The National Transport and Safety Authority chair Lee Kinyanjui has defended himself against claims that his proposal on inspection of private cars is a scheme for him to enrich himself.
He was responding to claims by Masese Kemunche, the programmes manager, Centre for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance which is based in Nakuru.
‘Lee Kinyanjui has started losing votes by suggesting that private cars be inspected. Probably, he hopes to make much more money through such a scheme than he hopes to make as a governor of Nakuru,’ stated Masese.
But speaking through his personal assistant Njoroge Gichuhi, the NTSA boss stated that all stakeholders need to be consulted for such a decision to be implemented and as at now, this hasn’t happened, adding that if the policy is becomes law, the levies would be paid directly to the national government.
‘As for the issue of making more money, I disagree since even if in the unlikely event that such a policy is to be implemented, any levies and fees would directly be paid to the government. Those governors and other public servants making undue gain from their offices are simply criminals who belong to jail,’ stated Gichuhi.
However, Masese was quick to add that his only concern is about opportunities that are created for cartels to blossom.
‘I support roadworthy vehicles but not to create opportunities for cartels to blossom,’ added Masese.