Matatu Operators Up in Arms as BRT Buses Arrive in Kenya
10 January 2021 - 2:23 pm
A Scania BRT bus built for 91 passengers (37 seated and 54 standing) and one wheelchair bay to accommodate persons with disabilities.
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Nairobi Matatu Operators are up in arms over the move by Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) to ban Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) in the Central Business District (CBD).
The matatus are asking the government to issue Saccos with the number of BRT vehicles to purchase in order to allow them access CBD when the matatu ban will be enforced.
This comes after Swedish automotive giant Scania entered the competition for the provision of Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) services by unveiling a 91-passenger bus.
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January 4th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
After an eventful year characterised by a fight for the soul of Jubilee Party, President Uhuru Kenyatta enters the twilight of his presidency with a full in-tray on his desk.
Forget his legacy wishes. That will entirely be dependent on how well he is able to manage the immediate tasks at hand, like stabilise the economy, retain his grip on power and cultivate the respect of a diverse and restless group of potential successors ready to mercilessly tear into each other.
Senate Majority Chief Whip Irungu Kang’ata is of the opinion that Uhuru’s focus will remain on delivering his many projects, among them water and roads. “He wants Kenyans to achieve political reforms, but I think his focus remains on legacy and development and not politics,” said Kang’ata.
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KRU prioritise safety as they look forward to fruitful 2021 by WILLIAM NJUGUNA Kenya Sevens Geoffrey Okwach slips past the South African defence during the Hamilton sevens
•The World cup qualifiers are slated for June 2022 leaves Paul Odera s charges with just one year to prepare for the competitive qualifiers against the likes of powerhouse Namibia, a resurgent Zimbabwe and Uganda.
•Simiyu guided Shujaa to its highest points tally in 2018 with 104 points and will be seeking to replicate the performance as he targets a medal at the Tokyo Olympics in July.
Safety will be paramount when Rugby returns in the new year due to the Covid- 19 pandemic, according to Kenya Rugby Union chairman Oduor Gangla.