Tuk Tuk operators battle with Nanyuki Municipality in court

 The controversy surrounding the passenger-ferrying Tuk Tuks and Nanyuki Municipality has landed in court, with operators seeking orders to suspend enforcement of the ban and impounding of their Tuk Tuks.

 The operators have petitioned the Nanyuki High Court to restrain the Municipal authority from enforcing the ban imposed on October 26, citing that it has disrupted the livelihood of the members and their families.

High Court Judge Lady Justice Jacqueline N. Kamau ruled that the inter partes hearing will be heard on November 16  for further orders.

“For the avoidance of doubt, I have not certified the matter as urgent but have only given an early date due to the nature of the orders that have been sought herein,” ruled the Judge.

Represented by Lawyer Mzame Urang’u, the operators seek an order to suspend an enforcement crackdown following directives from the municipality  Manager, Anthony Rukwaro, dated October 14 and October 26.

In  the plaint, tuk-tuk operator Robert Maina informed the court that they had reported cases of assault, malicious damage, and intimidation reported at Nanyuki and Gakawa police stations in Laikipia and Nyeri counties respectively.

“In the public interest, the petition seeks interim protection and reinstatement of our operation to ensure access to passenger transport,” said Maina in the petition.