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Tough new matatu laws take effect as industry players rush to meet rules

Matatus queue at Kenya Police Vehicle Inspection Unit, Nakuru centre, Monday as owners rushed to meet the deadline of complying with the new traffic regulations. [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD]

By MAUREEN ABWAO and CYRUS OMBATI

NAIROBI, KENYA: Hundreds of Kenyans will have walked to work this morning, while many travellers will be stranded as tough new rules designed to streamline the chaotic matatu industry take effect.

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