How police, touts, cartels milk matatus dry

KNBS data shows there has been a drop of as much as 20 per cent on some routes following the lifting of Covid restrictions.

Numerous regulations have not succeeded to curb disorder in the sector with operators disregarding the law and common courtesy in mad rush for riches.

Getting the private sector into the space industry was long overdue. If we can travel on water, land or air privately, why not in space?

Isiolo county accused the Sacco of hiring goons who were harassing passengers

Public transport targeted by criminals who circumvent laws that seek to improve industry

Resurgence of matatu extortion gangs in Central Kenya is yet another indication that the crucial public transport sector is headed in wrong direction.

With poor management, lawlessness and total disregard to traffic rules, the matatu industry has become a haven for hijackers, terrorists and muggers and pickpockets.

Getting the private sector into the space industry was long overdue. If we can travel on water, land or air privately, why not in space?

The taskforce to look into woes of public transport sector was lauded by many as a step forward, but three months after the report, it has run into a hurdle. The recommendations of the taskforce are yet to be implemented, as blame game between the matatu sector and police continues.