CA Statement on Arrest of Unlicensed Courier Services in Eastleigh, Nairobi

The Authority in undertaking its mandate on compliance and enforcement conducted a raid on unlicensed service providers in the Eastleigh area of Nairobi. The raid which was conducted in collaboration with the National Police Service netted samples of parcels, receipts and consignment books were collected and preserved as court exhibits.

The suspects were held at the California Police Station and will be arraigned at the Makadara Law Courts.

During the enforcement activity, the following firms were found to have been offering unlicensed parcel and courier services contrary to Section 67 of the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998: Al-Safa Parcel Services, Falcon Fastforward Parcel Services, Turkana Parcel Services, Ramadhan Parcel, Mandera Parcel Stores, Skyway Centre, Sharks Solution Parcel Services and Rahma Bus Services Limited.

The Authority urges firms wishing to engage in parcel and courier services to apply for the requisite licenses from our offices in Nairobi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri and Mombasa.

The Authority also cautions members of the public to seek parcel and courier services from CA licensed providers only. Dealing with licensed parcel and courier operators safeguards consumers, ensures secure and reliable delivery, and supports lawful and sustainable growth of the sector.