NTSA suspends issuance of PSV licences for two years
NTSA suspends licensing of new matatu SACCOs for two years and freezes new or expanded routes for 12 months, cites non-compliance and road safety concerns...
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the issuance of new Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licenses for matatu SACCOs for two years, effective June 19, 2026, citing persistent non-compliance and road safety concerns.
- Suspension of new matatu SACCOs licenses for two years.
- The authority initiating reforms amid concerns over illegal operators and safety risks.
- Key figure: NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa.
- The move follows an incident where a SACCO defied a license suspension order.
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