NTSA has begun a nationwide programme targeting more than 4,000 PSV drivers, operators and SACCO officials as it seeks to move Kenya’s matatu industry towards safer, more professional and passenger-focused operations.
Taxi laws in Kenya regulate conventional taxis, private-hire vehicles and app-based transport. Here are the key rules covering drivers, vehicles, passengers, fares and NTSA requirements.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 1 — Nicco Movers has been ordered to halt passenger operations after the Transport Licensing Appeals Board suspended its Public Service Vehicle operator licence, following inspections in which 45 of 51 vehicles presented failed safety checks. The operator has seven days to address ten safety and compliance concerns raised by the National … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — Kenya Railways has added special Madaraka Express train services between Nairobi and Mombasa as the operator moves to accommodate increased passenger demand on the country’s busiest intercity passenger rail corridor. The additional trains will operate on Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1, 2026, giving passengers more options beyond the … Read more
Travelling from Ruaka to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) means crossing a significant part of the Nairobi metropolitan area, from the northwestern side of the city to the airport corridor in the southeast. Ruaka sits at an important transport junction connecting Limuru Road, the Northern Bypass and the Western Bypass. For an airport journey, however, … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 — Motorists using Airport North Road and connections towards Syokimau and Katani Road are facing heavy traffic during Tuesday’s evening rush hour, with congestion extending across parts of Nairobi’s busy airport-side transport network. Traffic information on Waze indicates heavy movement along Airport North Road and towards the Syokimau–Katani Road area, with … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25 — Motorists and public transport passengers experienced delays on several Nairobi roads Tuesday morning as the reopening of schools increased traffic entering the city. Thika Superhighway was among the most affected corridors, with congestion reported from Ruiru and Githurai towards Kasarani. The slowest movement was observed between KCA University and the … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 24 — BasiGo is subjecting its electric buses to extensive load, range, braking and suspension tests before releasing them for commercial passenger operations, as the company works to demonstrate that electric buses can withstand the demands of Kenya’s public transport environment. During a visit by Metros Kenya to BasiGo’s fleet and charging … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 19 – CFAO Mobility Kenya has launched a recall campaign targeting selected Toyota vehicles manufactured between 2001 and 2017 over potentially dangerous airbags associated with injuries and deaths worldwide. The recall involves airbags produced by Japanese automotive-parts manufacturer Takata. According to information first reported by Capital FM Africa, CFAO Mobility is working … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — Ride-hailing company YEGO Mobility is preparing to introduce electric boda boda services in Nairobi after onboarding more than 4,000 riders. The expansion marks YEGO’s entry into Kenya’s motorcycle taxi market, four years after launching taxi and corporate mobility services in the country. ALSO READ SGR CBD Extensions Could Reshape Kenya’s … Read more