Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho’s move to suspend Tuk Tuk registration in the county in a bid to ease congestion has been dealt a blow after a human rights group moved to court seeking to overturn the decision.
Commission For Human Rights and Justice (CFHRJ) has asked the court to change the suspension on the grounds that it will adversely affect the operators of the automobile and commuters at the same time.
According to CFHRJ Executive Director Julius Ogogoh, the county boss’ move is against the law. He also argues that the new move will affect the economy of the region in different ways.
“The said notice if left unchallenged, would affect all commuters and owners of the three wheelers,” Mr Ogogoh said in court papers.
The human rights group also termed the move as discriminatory, adding that it will leave most of the youth in the county jobless.
“Actions by the administration is breaches the principle of natural justice, is unprocedural and amount to abuse of legal process. The said notice amounts to victimisation against owners and operators of the three wheelers,” Mr Ogogoh said.