Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), has canceled the licences of 27 courier service firms.
CA Director General David Mugonyi declared in a gazette notice dated Friday, July 6, that the revocation will take effect within the next seven days.
Following the seven-day period, the companies would be prohibited from providing parcel transportation services.
The affected companies include Borderline Ventures Limited, Bullbar Logistics and Couriers Company Limited, Chauffers Services Kenya Limited, Circular Classic Company Limited and Donnel Incorporation Limited.
Others are Emerald Freight International Limited, Expediters Cargo Logistics Limited, Flash International Courier Limited, Flexcom Enterprises, Vazguard Protection Services Limited, Wellborn Africa Limited and Western Express Coach Limited.
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Licenses of Gusii Commuter Sacco, IBMI Courier Service Limited, Kamongo Waster Paper (Kenya) Limited, Kinatwa Prestige Limited, Magik Turn Express Enterprises, Naemru Courier Services and Naif Travel and Logistics Limited were also revoked.
Newton International Courier Limited, NTVRS Logistics (K) Limited, Pamar Exprss Referrals and Errands, Safeways Courier Services Limited, Simba Parcel Services, Talon Security (K) Limited and Timeless Courier Services also have their operation licences revoked.
“The revocation will take effect seven days from the date of this gazette notice. Any resources held under any of these licences shall revert to the Authority upon revocation
“Upon revocation of the licences listed hereabove, the service providers/operators shall not be authorized to operate and provide the service,” Mugonyi said.