Illegal Scrap Metal Traders Face License Revocation, Council Warns

He said vandalism was a growing challenge across the country, with over 43 transformers lost so far this financial year in Machakos and Kajiado counties alone.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Scrap Metal Council (SMC) has warned dealers that they risk having their licences revoked if they are caught with materials suspected to have been stolen or vandalised from critical public and private sector infrastructure in the country.

At the same time, Scrap Metal Council (SMC) chairman Francis Mugo warned dealers who assist in the illegal transportation of the commodity to neighbouring countries that their licences will also be revoked.

Mr Mugo said they have already launched a massive campaign on the dealers to ensure that they comply with the regulations that have been put in place and those found to be non-compliant will be arrested and prosecuted.

We have so far revoked the licence of Triple Seven Collectors Ltd with immediate effect. We are in consultation with the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner General (KRA) for information on any malpractices in the scrap industry for appropriate action,' said Mr Mugo.

The Council is determined to go the extra mile to efficiently and effectively discharge its mandate in consultation with industry stakeholders and in cooperation and collaboration with relevant government agencies,' Mr Mugo added.

Mr Mugo's stern warning comes just days after Kenya Power Eastern Region Manager Mutegi Mbai decried an increase in vandalism of Kenya Power properties in Machakos and its environs over the past two months.

Mr Mutegi said that after raiding a scrap dealer in Athi-River Devki area, they found that the owner had been dealing in vandalised Kenya Power equipment and arrested the manager and took him to Athi River Police Station.

He said vandalism was a growing challenge across the country, with over 43 transformers lost so far this financial year in Machakos and Kajiado counties alone.

Courtesy: www.www.nation.africa.com

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