Matatu Operators News Today

It was the first time the matatu operators were responding to Raila's plea that they should deny Ruto fuel tax by carrying excess passengers.

Her rendition was shared widely with a section of Kenyans venting their frustrations.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - Hours after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased fuel prices, matatu bosses revealed that fares would go up for long-distance travellers across the country as part of the measures to cushion operators.  According to Branden Marshall, an official of the Association of Matatu Operators (AMO), this would affect passengers…

This comes hours after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) increased fuel prices.

The increase in fuel prices saw various matatu sacco's across the country increase their fares.

The collection of bribes by traffic police and county officers has crippled the matatu sector. Operators believe the digitisation of instant fine payments to the Judiciary will stop the vice.

MCSK Chief Executive Officer Ezekiel Mutua has reinstated music licences that had been suspended since 2020

He also explained that with the new fuel prices they will have to increase fares.

Matatu Owners Welfare Association (MOA) said the fares will increase due to recent increase in fuel cost.

Jimal insinuated that most relationships are founded on material things and finding genuine love is becoming harder by the day.