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Gangs pocket Sh50 million monthly from Matatus

Matatu operators wait for customers at Kinangop bus stage in Naivasha. Saccos have raised a red flag over proliferating gang controlling the matatu business and siphoning their income. [File, Standard]

The Matatu owners in Central Rift Valley have raised a red flag over infiltration of organised criminal gangs in operation and management of bus termini, which they say has resulted in losses exceeding Sh50 million every month.

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