Nairobi, June 15 -- Motor vehicle dealers in Mombasa have raised alarm over what they describe as harsh enforcement of National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) rules governing Kenya Dealer (KD) number plates, saying the changes have disrupted their businesses and left many counting losses.

The dealers say that while they support efforts to improve accountability and curb misuse of dealer plates, the latest interpretation of the regulations has created operational challenges that threaten the survival of hundreds of small and medium-sized dealerships.

Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers Association Secretary-General Mathew Kilu said the changes have made it increasingly difficult to move imported vehicles from the Port of Mombasa and...