The Matatu Owners Association Chairman, Albert Karakacha, has announced measures to protect passengers during the upcoming Easter holidays.
Speaking on Wednesday, April 16, Karakacha assured travelers that matatu fares would remain unchanged during the holiday season, despite the usual trend of fare hikes. "We know very well this week we will be having Good Friday and Easter Monday, and most people are traveling going up country.
We have consulted widely with our membership on the issue of fares, and I think we will not have that thing, the way it normally goes up,'' Karakacha assured. "The issue of road safety, we have talked to our passengers, conductors, and drivers, and even our Saccos," he added. A photo collage of NTSA and traffic officers conducting compliance checks along the Nyamira-Kericho highway on April 15, 2025.
Photo NTSA Karakacha also noted that efforts are underway to enhance road safety, urging drivers to exercise extra caution and encouraging passengers to speak up against reckless driving.
