LSK moves to court to halt mandatory vehicle inspection rules
The regulations require all vehicles older than four years to undergo annual inspections, while all imported and locally assembled vehicles must be inspected before registration...
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The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to suspend new mandatory motor vehicle inspection regulations that were set to take effect on July 1.
- The regulations require annual inspections for vehicles older than four years and pre-registration inspections for all imported and locally assembled vehicles.
- The LSK argues the rules were implemented without adequate public participation and lack the necessary infrastructure for nationwide rollout.
- The society is seeking conservatory orders to halt the rules' implementation, citing potential compliance costs and uncertainty for motorists and businesses.
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LSK Moves to Court to Halt Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Rules - July 2026
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has filed a petition in the High Court seeking to suspend new mandatory motor vehicle inspection regulations that were set to take effect on July 1. Separately, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has extended the validity period for aircraft certificates of airworthiness from one year to two years due to a critical shortage of safety inspectors. Meanwhile, Kenyan Parliament is proposing an amendment to the Employment Act to formally recognize remote workers, aligning labor laws with the growing digital economy.
