Relief For Kenyan Commuters as Matatus Resume Services
The matatu owners association have called off the strike after a meeting with the transport ministry and public service vehicle stakeholders over a standoff on the rules commonly known as 'Michuki rules' which target non-compliant public transport operators.
Stranded commuters.
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Kenya:
Drivers, Conductors Hiking PSV Fares to Be Arrested
Capital FM, 12 November 2018
Drivers and conductors hiking fares due to a shortage of Public Service Vehicles will be arrested. Read more »
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Kenya:
2,000 Arrested as Matiangi Vows Won't Be Cowed By PSV Boycott
Capital FM, 12 November 2018
Nearly 2,000 offenders have been arrested in the ongoing crackdown targeting Public Service vehicles (PSVs) as police re-enforce the famous Michuki rules. Read more »
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Kenya:
Hundreds Arrested in Crackdown on Non-Compliant PSVs
Capital FM, 12 November 2018
Hundreds of drivers and conductors have been arrested countrywide in the ongoing crackdown on non-compliant Public Service Vehicle (PSVs), operators and passengers. Read more »
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Kenya:
School Buses Ready to Transport KCSE Candidates, Says PS Kipsang
Capital FM, 12 November 2018
The Ministry of Education says it has made arrangements to transport candidates sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary School Education (KCSE) examinations who may be stranded… Read more »
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Kenya:
Macharia Directs KR to Increase Commuter Trains, Cut Fares
Capital FM, 12 November 2018
The Ministry of Transport has directed the Kenya Railways Corporation to increase the number and frequency of commuter trains on all routes. Read more »
InFocus
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Kenyan police have kicked off a major campaign targeting non-compliant public transport operators. In Nairobi, most operators took their vehicles off the road to protest Interior ... Read more »
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The Nairobi county government has said it is working to rid the city of matatu cartels which paralysed transportation following a strike protesting increase in parking fees. Read more »
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The government has said it will withdraw licenses from matatu operators who blocked the roads while protesting against an increase in parking fees. Read more »