Debunking KNH car stickers

By Elizabeth Wambui & Luke Kung’u

Getting parking spaces can be quite a headache, especially in high vehicular areas such as Nairobi.

It is also such a costly affair to part with parking fees on a daily basis especially if one has to park at a certain location such as office or business entity.

To cushion such people, and to ease the parking risk, many institutions have designated parking slots for specific vehicles which are issued with car stickers.

In realization of this, KNH issues car stickers, but do you know the procedure of acquiring a car sticker? Newsline reached out to Mr. Wilson Chepkwesi, Ag. Head of Security and Safety Department to debunk the KNH car sticker. Read on…

What is a car sticker?

A car sticker is an identification pass which allows KNH staff members with a car and /or any other legible person to access designated KNH parking spaces.

What is the importance of a car sticker?

A car sticker brings orderliness in the parking spaces, helps motorists to park on designated areas as well as allowing enforcement of KNH parking rules and regulations.

Who qualifies for the stickers?

Any KNH staff who owns a car as well as legible KNH stakeholder.

What is the procedure of acquiring the sticker?

Upon request, one must identify themselves by producing their staff identification card, national identity card, authorization or introduction letter from Head of Department/ Head of Unit of respective departments for non KNH staff.

A car sticker application form is issued to him/her. The application form has the following areas to be filled: personal details, vehicle details, Head of Department/Head of Unit and Human Resource/ Administrative Officer or Chairman Doctor’s Plaza.

The duly filled application form is handed back to Security and Safety Department with copies of the logbook, staff identity card and national identification card for confirmation of the requisite requirements. After verification of the documentation, the applicant is issued with the car sticker.

Note: The logbook should be in the name of the applicant; if it is not under the name of the applicant, then the copy of sale agreement for the newly acquired motor vehicle must be provided. If the logbook is under the spouse’s name, the applicant must provide a copy of marriage certificate or an affidavit.

How many car stickers have you issued at KNH so far?

We have cumulatively issued three thousand one hundred and sixty-three car stickers.

I understand there are different colors (blue, green, orange). What do they denote?

Orange stickers are designated for Directors, Consultant Doctors and Heads of Departments/Units. Green stickers are issued to staff working within Administration Block. Blue is issued to all other staff, Yellow for CCC staff/KNH Nursing School while Maroon is for resident doctors and the temporary ones are for students on attachment for a period of less than one year.

What is the validity of the sticker?

Validity of the car sticker is every financial year.

Where should the sticker be displayed?

The car sticker should be displayed on the left side of the front wind screen.

Does the sticker apply to all or is it gender, place, position, abled differently or any other case sensitive matter?

It is applicable to legible persons as per the procedure of acquiring the sticker.

What are the mandatory requirements e.g., logo, unique number etc.?

You need to have a copy of logbook, staff identity card, national identity card and for non KNH staff an introduction letter from respective departments/units.

Is it transferable to any other person or vehicle?

The car sticker is not transferrable to any person or vehicle.

Does it apply to vehicles other than cars e.g., bicycles and motorbikes?

Bicycles, motorcycles or tricycles are not eligible.

Does it accrue any monetary cost?

Yes, it does but only when it gets lost or damaged/defaced.

What are the laws governing issuance of stickers?

KNH rules and regulations govern issuance of car stickers.

Security Warden 1- Benson Marete inspects a vehicle

PHOTO | STEVE ARWA

Any other relevant information on the topic (parting shot)?

After issuance of a car sticker, the applicant is issued with a notification form stamped and authorized from Security & Safety Department to KAPS management for the issuance of KAPS stickers which allows them to access through KAPS barriers.

Mr. Wilson Chepkwes- Ag. HOD Security & Safety Services Officer

PHOTO | STEVEN ARWA