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Matatu Overloading Kenya

Matatu Overloading Laws in Kenya: Rules and Penalties

September 21, 2026 by Jared Ombasa

Kenyan law limits matatus and other PSVs to their licensed passenger and load capacity. This guide explains overloading rules, penalties, excess passengers and what happens when a vehicle repeatedly breaks the law.

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