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Matatu owners opposes relocation from CBD, cite lack of consultation by NMS

Matatu Owners association chairman Simon Kimutai, during a press briefing at a Nairobi hotel. (Photo/George) Njunge

Matatu owners in Nairobi now want the relocation of PSVs from the city centre to the newly-built Green Park terminus halted pending negotiations.

This comes after the Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) conducted a test run at the terminal for matatus using the Nairobi Railways station on Tuesday. The 6am to 9am exercise was, however, mired by chaos and confusion as passengers protested the distances they had to walk after alighting.

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