Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has announced a clear plan to
root out rogue matatus in the city.
Speaking to the Matatu Owners Association in Nairobi, Mr
Sonko maintained that his plans to address the notorious traffic menace in the
city are taking shape.
“Our discussion focused on a joint effort to streamline the
public transport sector, not only to ease traffic congestion, but also in
reinstate order,” Mr Sonko said.
He divulged that the sector representatives assured the new
governor that they will work closely to outdo cartels in the industry.
“The sector pledged to work with my government,
acknowledging that they stood to benefit immensely from an organized,
coordinated and well-regulated transport system,” Mr Sonko added.
Yesterday I held talks with the Matatu Owners Association representatives from Nairobi.— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) August 24, 2017
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He added: "I
want to assure you of my commitment to improve the flow of traffic as pledged
in my manifesto, while routing out the cartels at City Hall that have been
extorting and harassing matatu owners for their selfish gains.”
Mr Sonko disclosed that already there are plans to hold a joint
meeting between key stakeholder including the National Transport and Safety
Authority (NTSA), the National Police Service (NPS), the Nairobi Metropolitan
Area Transport Authority (NAMATA), alongside other stakeholders.
“I believe in building strong partnerships that shall not only help us deliver on our promises, but also guarantee the people of Nairobi value for their money,” he added.
Matatu crews in the capital have been on the limelight for
indiscipline cases and alleged robbing, especially Lopha Travels Sacco which
was on the spot a fortnight ago over robbing and clobbering a passenger.
