Nairobi Matatu ban fails to take effect as demolition of illegal structures continues

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko flanked by Engineer Fred Karanja during a meeting with matatu owners in Nairobi where he gave a new directive that matatus shouldn't access the CBD with an aim to reduce traffic in Nairobi Central Business District. [Willis Awandu/Standard]

Matatus are still operating in Nairobi's central business district despite a ban that was meant to take effect this week.

Transport and Infrastructure Executive Mohamed Dagane had directed through a notice that all matatus cease to operate in the CBD effective Monday.