This archive report was first published on 23 April 2020.
As part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) has introduced a new measure requiring transporters of farm produce to obtain certification before passing through police roadblocks.
According to a circular issued by AFA Interim Director General Anthony Muriithi, transporters will need to display stickers on their vehicles, which will facilitate the transportation of agricultural produce destined for export and other markets across the country.
Dealers transporting seedlings for planting across counties are also required to apply for the stickers, while drivers and crew members will need to submit their personal details to the regulator for approval.
Mr. Muriithi stated that the new measures aim to expose those masquerading as transporters of farm produce to hoodwink police at roadblocks, adding that some rogue traders have been ferrying passengers across the roadblocks mounted to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Vehicles found without the required stickers will be impounded, and the crew charged in court.
