Fuel truckers to install GPS trackers in proposed regulations
New proposed regulations in Kenya require petroleum transporters to install GPS tracking devices on all fuel tankers. Failure to comply could result in heavy fines or imprisonment, as the government seeks to curb fuel siphoning and illegal dumping.
Why it matters
This regulation aims to improve safety and reduce economic losses caused by fuel cartels and illicit trade practices in the energy sector.
Road transporters of petroleum products face fines of up to Sh1 million or jail terms of five years for failure to install vehicle trackers on all their trucks in proposed changes to the law.
The report is a straightforward summary of proposed government legislation and its intended regulatory impact.
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