Wash, fumigate matatus after every trip – Gov’t orders

By Benjamin Muriuki,

The government has now ordered all public service vehicle (PSV) operators to ensure that their vehicles are constantly cleaned and fumigated in a bid ...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , James Macharia , matatus

Importers oppose gov’t plan to ban importation of second-hand cars

By Kepha Muiruri,

Second hand vehicle importers have vehemently opposed a proposal by the Ministry of Trade and Industry to ban the importation of used motor vehicles c...

John Kipchumba , Kenya Auto Bazaar Association (KABA) , Matatu Owners Association (MOA) , Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives , Peter Munya , Simon Kimutai

Travellers stranded as matatu operators protest ‘Michuki rules’

By Wycliffe Nyamasege,

Travellers across the country were Monday morning left stranded as matatu operators kept off the roads to protest the re-introduction of  'Michuki' t...

Matatu crackdown , matatu strike , Michuki Rules

Traffic boss says today’s matatu crackdown ‘just a rehearsal’

By Wycliffe Nyamasege,

Traffic Commandant Samuel Kimaru has termed the citywide matatu crackdown that started on Sunday morning as "just" a rehearsal in readiness for the re...

Calvin Nyaure , Chairman Matatu Owners Association Simon Kimutai , Matatu crackdown , Traffic Commandant Samuel Kimaru

Nairobi motorists ignore call to block roads over fuel prices

By Rachel Ombaka,

A Nairobi motorists protest that was scheduled to start at 7:30am on Wednesday failed to kick off as no vehicles were spotted parked on any of the roa...

fuel prices hike , Matatu fares , motorists association , motorists protest , Simon Kimutai

Matatu fares to be increased in September over new tax levy

By Werunga Kevin,

Matatu fares are set to increase after a Government move to introduce 16 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products next month. According to M...

fuel prices , Matatu fares , Matatu Owners Association Simon Kimutai

Matatu owners recommend measures to curb accidents

By Citizen Reporter,

The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has spelt out plans for self regulations and recommendations it wants implemented to reduce road accidents, even a...

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Police officer killed in Kericho highway accident

By Dismas Nabiswa,

A police officer died on Monday, December 25, following an accident involving a 52-seater bus that rammed into a roadblock at Kericho-Sotik highway. ...

Githurai sacco , Kericho , kericho accident , Kericho-Sotik highway , kisumu , matatu owners association

Matatu Owners Threaten to Stop Paying Taxes if not Recognized by Counties

By Citizen,

  National chairman Simon Kimutai says that sanity on the roads cannot be brought by police but by the investors in the sector. Speak...

Relief For Commuters As Bus Fares Drop

By Citizen,

Matatu Owners Association (MOA) Chairman Simon Kimutai says that the reduction will be effected by respective Matatu Saccos.   "We h...

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Cashless Payment on PSV’s to be Implemented Soon

By Citizen,

Passengers using public transport may soon not need to use cash to pay their fares.   This follows introduction of a cashless pay card sy...

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Public Transport In Nairobi’s CBD Paralysed

By Citizen,

The vehicles including matatus and taxis operating within the Central Business District are protesting over 'high parking fees' Following ...

CBD , Dr Evans Kidero , Matatu Owners Association Simon Kimutai , matatu strike , Nairobi