Matiang’i Encourages Striking Matatu Operators to Keep Up

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i has established a reputation as someone that cannot be easily swayed into making decisions contrary to his beliefs. He is one of the most feared cabinet secretaries due to his tough stands especially on issues that pertain to government policy.

On the implementation of the Michuki Rules, the CS has again proved that cheap theatrics cannot move him or make him give in to baseless demands.

After the matatu operators decided to withdraw vehicles from the road in a move aimed at protesting the governments crackdown on rogue matatus, the CS has hit out at the operators and even went ahead to encourage them to continue keeping the vehicles off the roads.

“Let us stop these monkey games where everybody thinks they can get their way around. We all must go back to order and we are not relenting on this matter. Those who want to keep away their vehicles at home as long as they please,” said Matiang’i.

Matiang’i has declared that the government will not relent in the latest crackdown to streamline the transport sector in the country.

The CS though warned the matatus not in operation that they risked having their licenses revoked.

“The Transport CS has instructed the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to review licenses of those Saccos that are not operating today… When you are licensed you are supposed to do a business not blackmail people.”

The Interior CS was speaking during a tour of the motor vehicle inspection unit at Likoni Road in Nairobi, where he was accompanied by Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet.

Matiang’i further put on notice matatu operators who have resorted to hiking fares to make a killing from the transport crisis occasioned by the PSV strike.

“Some of those vehicles doubling fares on their routes will lose their licenses today. I can assure you that,” said the CS.

The government has turned to the late Transport Minister John Michuki’s guidebook on how to bring back sanity on the roads, giving the public transport sector up to November 12 (today) to comply with a set of strict conditions.

Stakeholders in the public transport industry have already opposed the move and to air their dissatisfaction, they have called for a major s

Addressing the the media, the Federation of Public Transport operators   chairman Edwin Mukabana said that their decision follows the directive given on Friday by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.

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