Why National Transport and Safety Authority wants matatu drivers trained by National Youth Service

National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General Francis Meja (left) and Deputy Director John Muya at a press conference [Photo:BEVERLYNE MUSILI/Standard]

The National Transport and Safety Authority has disclosed plans to have all matatu drivers trained under the National Youth Service program.

As part of the authority's plan to instill professionalism in the sector, Sacco owners will also undergo a rigorous training at the Kenya School of Government on how to manage the businesses.