Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has tabled a motion at the Nairobi County Assembly that will see mkokotenis and wheelbarrows operating in the city issued with reflective number plates.
Apart from the number plates, operators of the non-motorized means of transport will be required to wear reflective jackets and obtain insurance.
In a statement, the MCA revealed that the motion was tabled at the county assembly on Monday, March 3.
He explained that the move was aimed at ensuring that the business operators are regulated, owing to their increase in the city, especially in the CBD.
Alai added that the proposed regulations were also aimed at ensuring that the operators adhere to safety standards and lane discipline.
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Also targeted in the proposed motion are handcarts, animal-drawn carts, luggage trolleys, and tricycles.
"This initiative aims to address the growing congestion and safety concerns caused by the widespread use of these transport modes, which account for 45% of mobility in the county, according to the UN Environmental Program," read the statement in part.
"The motion calls for the issuance of reflective number plates for all non-motorized transport, mandatory use of reflective jackets by operators, and the requirement for operators to obtain insurance coverage to protect against accidents and third-party damages."
Should Nairobi County MCAs approve the motion, all those affected will be given 6 months to comply with the new regulations.
As proposed by the MCA, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) will be designated to issue the number plates just as in the case of cars and motorcycles.
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