Editor's Review

Matatus were banned from using the road on July 6 2022 by former Transport CS James Macharia. 

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced the suspension of orders that blocked Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) from using the Nairobi Expressway.

In a statement on Thursday, July 13, CS Murkomen stated that the lifting of the suspension will have an impact on the economy and ensure effective mobility across Nairobi.

“In light of this, I wish to announce that the Government has lifted the suspension of PSVs from using Nairobi Expressway effective immediately. I believe that this will have a direct and positive impact on the country's economy, create more jobs, and ensure effective mobility across the city,” he stated.

Murkomen noted that the decision is in line with the Government's focus on making Kenya a global leader in the provision of transport and logistics a key driver of sustainable economic development.

The government through the then Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia banned matatus from using the road on July 6 2022 over isolated safety incidents and road carnage.

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File image of the Nairobi Expressway. 

However, CS Murkomen now says that the Moja Expressway Company, which operates the road, has engaged Matatu stakeholders to create awareness on proper road usage and safety.

“The exercise has proved successful with PSV s taking the necessary steps to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and adhere to set rules and regulations,” Murkomen added.

This comes even as Moja Expressway announced that sections of the Nairobi Expressway will be unavailable following the violent demonstrations that saw some structures destroyed on the road.

"Services on a section of the Nairobi Expressway are temporarily halted at Mlolongo, Syokimau and SGR Toll stations due to the demonstrations that occurred on Wednesday, 12th July 2023," the company said.