PSVs Stories

NTSA urges early vehicle inspections to avoid delays at checkpoints
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

The DG urged vehicle owners to manage their fleets efficiently by ensuring inspections are completed before travel.

Nairobi announces 89 new matatu routes aimed at improving access to CBD
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The county government's move aims to improve commuter access to the CBD, streamline public transport services, and reduce congestion in Nairobi's busy...

KeNHA issues advisory as heavy traffic slows travel on Nairobi-Nakuru highway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

Motorists have been advised to consider using alternative routes to avoid delays and reduce congestion on the main highways.

Motorists left stranded as court disputes paralyse Directline Assurance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 16, 2024

The legal battles surrounding Directline Assurance have placed a burden on motorists and the public transport sector. 

Mudavadi urges caution on roads as over 4,000 killed in crashes since January
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

The number of accidents has also risen, with 20,369 incidents reported compared to 19,262 in 2023.

How Nairobi commuters suffer from erratic fares as PSVs call the shots
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 04, 2024

Travellers have to often contend with arbitrary increases in charges by matatu operators, negatively impacting their monthly budgets.

Mombasa and Taita Taveta county govts resolve parking stalemate
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2024

PSV operators will continue managing designated parking slots in Mombasa while officials from both counties collaborate to end the dispute that has pl...

Kwale police crackdown on reckless PSV operators ahead of Eid celebrations
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 15, 2024

Ng'etich advised the public and road users to be vigilant and report reckless drivers to help curb road accidents

Government nets over Sh299M in traffic fines, amid surge in road accidents
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 21, 2024

The CS told the MPs there has been an influx of illegal PSVs whose arrest and prosecution have proved to be a challenge because of the high threshold...

Mombasa entrepreneur transforms coconut shells into profitable household items
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 19, 2024

An accident in 2017 ended Collins Otieno's career as a PSV driver, so he turned to the use of coconut shells to make household items for sale.

Three men accused of extorting PSV operators in Eastleigh face robbery with violence charges
Abdimalik Hajir  |  Nov 14, 2023

Three men suspected to be members of a criminal gang allegedly extorting money from PSV operators in Eastleigh, Nairobi, are now facing charges of rob...

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