No Turning Back on 'Michuki Rules', CS Fred Matiang'i Declares

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has declared that the scheduled crackdown on matatus is still on despite earlier calls for a nationwide strike by public service vehicle operators.

Matiang’i says the ship has already sailed and there's no turning back until sanity is restored on Kenyan roads.

“There is no turning back from Monday, they must comply including insurance companies stopping dubious deals,” says Matiang’i.

Matiang'i further says that more police officers will be deployed to boost the crackdown scheduled to start on Monday and ensure 'Michuki rules' are fully complied with.

"Most people who perish in road accidents are young. When we lose young people the economy slows down. Matatu madness must stop."

Under the regulations, those found driving on pedestrian walkways will be charged an instant fine of Sh5,000 while those preventing the flow of traffic will part with Sh10,000.

Ignoring traffic signs will attract an instant fine of Sh3,000 fine, while those driving without a valid drivers' licence will part with Sh7,000. Picking and dropping passengers at areas that are not designated bus stops will attract a Sh1,000 fine.

All public service vehicles must be fitted with speed limiters, seat belts and continuous yellow line while matatu drivers and conductors must wear uniforms and badges prominently displaying their photos.