Martin G. Kihara v National Transport and Safety Authority [2020] KETLABT 133 (KLR)
- Court
- KETLABT
- Case number
- 133
- Citation
- [2020] KETLABT 133 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 January 2020
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TypeTransport Licensing AppealPostureAppeal from a decision of the National Transport and Safety AuthorityCoramDick Waweru, Moses Parantai, Betty Chepng'etich Bii
Holding
The appellant is entitled to a Class D2 endorsement on his driving license and his right to fair administrative action was infringed.
Facts
The appellant, Martin G. Kihara, holds a BCE license and has been driving for over 26 years. He applied for a Class D2 endorsement but was told to go back to driving school. He argued that his Class A stamp on his license qualifies him for Class D2 endorsement.
Issues
- Whether the appellant has adduced enough evidence to prove he had a Class A stamp on his driving license
- Whether the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) infringed on the appellant's right to fair administrative action
Reasoning
The appellant has proven he has been driving for over 4 years and is over 24 years old, meeting the requirements for a Class D2 endorsement. The decision to require the appellant to go back to driving school was unreasonable and illegal.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Appellant is entitled to Class D2 endorsement
- NTSA's decision to require the appellant to go back to driving school is unlawful and unreasonable
- NTSA must update the appellant's driving license with Class D2 endorsement within 7 days
- Order to be served upon NTSA and the Traffic Commandant
Remedies
- Class D2 endorsement on the appellant's driving license
- Update of the appellant's driving license with Class D2 endorsement
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Traffic Act
- Fair Administrative Action Act
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