Gov't Moves to Enforce the Famous Michuki Rules to Curb Road Accidents

The government has moved to enforce the famous Michuki rules in a bid to curb the high number of accidents on Kenyan roads. 

Consequently, all Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) have been ordered to comply with the rules within a period of two weeks failure to which they will face the law.

In a joint statement, Transport and Interior ministries have directed matatu owners to fit their vehicles with speed governors, safety belts and yellow lines.

PSV drivers and conductors are also required to wear uniform during duty and carry a tag prominently displaying their photos.

“Therefore, effective Monday ,12th November 2018,any PSV vehicle, drivers, SACCOs/Transport companies, passengers and other relevant parties that fail to comply with the provisions of the NTSA Act and the Traffic Act will be firmly dealt with the law” reads part of the statement.

The move comes after increased cases of road accidents involving PSVs across the country, with the most recent one being in Fort Ternan, Kericho county where more than 50 people perished.