New vehicles imported from the United Arab Emirates must be inspected before being shipped to the country.
The
Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) has introduced the rule that requires
new vehicles imported from Dubai to have a certificate of roadworthiness
(COR).
Ordinarily, new vehicles imported to Kenya do not require a COR.
But
according to Kebs, the measure was prompted by intelligence reports
showing that some unscrupulous people are tampering with manufacturers'
vehicle specifications.
It emerged that
left-hand-drive vehicles are being converted to right-hand drives, a
move that may compromise stability and endanger motorists.
In
an advertisement in local newspapers, Kebs Managing Director Charles
Ongwae said the decision was made after the agency noted the anomalies
on new vehicles imported from Dubai.
“Importers and
agents are therefore advised to ensure they avail new vehicles they
import from Dubai for inspection to Quality Inspection Services of Japan
(QISJ) before shipment,” the advertisement read.
Vehicles imported without the certificate will be rejected, the MD warned
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