matatus Nairobi CBD Stories

High Court grants more time for talks in Nairobi matatu-petrol station ban case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 01, 2025

During earlier court-facilitated discussions, the parties agreed to maintain a temporary arrangement allowing the PSV companies to continue operating...

Relief for matatu operators after High Court halts eviction from CBD loading zones
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita directed EPRA and the Nairobi City County Government to hold off on enforcing a recent ban that prohibits matatus from using fuel...

Matatus take EPRA and City Hall to court over ban on passenger pickups at fuel stations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

In an urgent application, the matatu operators argue that the directive was introduced abruptly, without consultation, and took immediate effect despi...

Matatu owners petition Parliament over 'broken' PSV insurance system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 07, 2025

The petitioners highlighted the collapse of several PSV insurers over the past two decades citing widespread fraud.

City Hall targets matatu chaos with new operating rules
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 21, 2025

According to the draft Nairobi City County Permit to Operate Regulations, 2025, the county official responsible for public transport will decide how m...

New regulations to curb noise pollution in Nairobi target matatus, clubs and businesses
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 12, 2025

Bars, clubs, and churches that have been notorious for playing loud music will also face stringent action.

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