Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), led by Director General George Njao, have pledged to restore order and efficiency to the city’s transport system following a high-level meeting held today.
Governor Sakaja outlined a comprehensive plan to address key transport challenges, focusing on route management, proper regulation of matatu operations, and the elimination of illegal bus stages.
He emphasized the need to streamline pick-up and drop-off points for public service vehicles (PSVs), enforce speed limits, and end the practice of overnight parking at bus stages.
“We will soon meet with PSV stakeholders to address issues such as route disorder, parking violations, uniform requirements, and speeding. Order in the sector is non-negotiable,” said Governor Sakaja.
The Governor also announced plans to establish a monitoring center, in partnership with NTSA, to oversee the behavior of registered PSVs while on duty.
The center will use technology to track compliance with traffic laws, ensuring accountability and improving road safety.
“Through this center, we will ensure that PSVs adhere to regulations and that there is proper order on our roads,” Sakaja added.
Sakaja also addressed the need to organize Nairobi’s bodaboda sector, calling on NTSA to ensure all riders are registered and affiliated with SACCOs.
“We need a system that ensures accountability in the bodaboda sector. Riders must be registered, affiliated with SACCOs, and their operations well coordinated,” he said.
The Governor raised concerns about the growing number of billboards across Nairobi, highlighting their potential to obstruct visibility and disrupt road safety.
“We cannot allow billboards to be placed everywhere. There must be regulations to limit their number on specific roads,” Sakaja stated.
NTSA Director General George Njao assured full support for Nairobi County’s efforts, pledging collaboration on critical initiatives such as proper matatu routing, the enforcement of designated drop-off points, and real-time traffic monitoring.
“We are committed to ensuring every PSV operates within its designated route to streamline traffic and enhance passenger safety,” Njao said.
Both parties stressed the importance of enforcement and integrating technology to achieve a safer, more efficient transport system in Nairobi.
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