Wachira v National Transport and Safety Authority (Appeal TLAB/E 025 of 2022) [2022] KETLABT 832 (KLR) (Civ) (18 November 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- KETLABT
- Case number
- 832
- Citation
- [2022] KETLABT 832 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 November 2022
The appellant is entitled to class D2 endorsement and should use this order as proof of the entitlement. NTSA should update the appellant’s driving license with class D2 endorsement within seven (7) days of this order.
Facts
The appellant, Joseph Kimamo Wachira, requested for the endorsement of class D2 from the respondent, National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). He claimed to have met the requirements of the Traffic Act, including being over 24 years old and having held a license for at least four years. The appellant presented a driving license issued by NTSA on July 20, 2018, proving he had been driving for four years.
Issues
- Whether the appellant meets the requirements for class D2 endorsement
- Whether the appellant should be required to take a 'refresher' course
Reasoning
The appellant has proved to the satisfaction of the board that he is over 24 years old and has been driving for over four years, thus qualifying for class D2 endorsement.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Appellant is entitled to class D2 endorsement
- NTSA should update the appellant’s driving license with class D2 endorsement within seven (7) days of this order
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- National Transport and Safety Authority Act, No 33 of 2012
- Traffic Act, Cap 403
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