As Matiang’i continues to crackdown the unroadworthy matatus, leaders from his home area have echoed his efforts congratulating him for the job well done .
In a statement, a former MCA contestant in Bomariba ward, Kisii County said Thomas Nyangaresi said, “I am happy that Matiang’i is working hard to ensure Michuki rules on our roads are implemented. He cleared the mess when he served as the Education Cabinet Secretary and it is time he should clear impunity in the transport sector”
In addition, Anthony Kibagendi, a former Kitutu Chache South MP aspirant also commended Matiang’i urging him not to look back on the crackdown operation.
In addition he said, “The Interior CS Dr. Matiangi is doing a good job on this particular one, it may be inconveniencing presently, but it will be exciting in a few weeks, change is hard at first, challenging in the middle, but exciting at the end…..”
Ex-Bonchari MP Protus Kebati said PSVs which won’t comply with the rules should keep off the roads.
“Lives of our people must be protected. Matiang’i should not succumb. Let him remain strong for the road rules to be adhered to,” said Kebati.
Many public service vehicles in Nairobi are back on the roads a day after a transport crisis caused by a countrywide strike that was called by matatu owners who were protesting enforcement of traffic regulations.
However, in Mombasa matatus still kept off the roads for second day running leaving commuters with no choice but to walk to work on Tuesday.
The matatu owners association on Monday called off the strike after a meeting with the Transport ministry and public service vehicle stakeholders over standoff on the regulations commonly known as ‘Michuki rules.’
Monday was a tough day for passengers who were either forced to dip deeper in their pockets to pay fare or walk long distances to their various destinations.