I will ride in a matatu if it’s safe enough, Says Charity Ngilu

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Kitui governor Charity Ngilu declared that she was ready to ride in a matatu if they improve safety and are spruced up to ferry dignitaries.

In her statement she said, “Owing to the increase in petrol prices, I’d wish to cut costs by using matatus instead of my official car.”

She further added saying, “Former Transport minister John Michuki did a sterling job. The Michuki rules improved road safety. That can still be done. We don’t want accidents on Kitui roads.”

 

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The governor was speaking to PSV operators at the main bus terminus in Kitui town.

She was accompanied by Kitui County Commissioner Samuel Kimiti, County Police Commander Antony Kamitu and Lan and Infrastructure executive Jacob Kakundi.

In addition Ms. Ngilu said, “Road accidents involving matatus are on the rise in Kitui. One nearly hit my car because the driver was speeding.”

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She said although some accidents are caused by poor roads, a majority of are by human error and speeding.

Ngilu said the county will take PSV drivers for refresher courses.

“I will award drivers who don’t cause accidents. I want PSV drivers to be neat. We will provide hot showers for them at the Kitui bus park for them to take a bath before work and free public toilets,” she said.

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