The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Friday revoked the operator license of NICCO Movers 1 Sacco with immediate effect following investigations into a road incident that claimed the life of Eugene Mutuku, a student at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).
In a statement issued by the Authority’s Director General, NTSA said a comprehensive assessment of the Sacco’s safety practices and compliance status revealed serious shortcomings in the management and operation of its fleet.
According to the findings, the Sacco’s officials and management had lost control over the operations of their vehicles, lacked adequate safety protocols, and had failed to take meaningful steps to address major safety concerns.
The Authority further noted that vehicles operating under the Sacco were unsafe and posed a significant danger to other road users.
“As part of the ongoing investigation into the unfortunate incident that claimed the life of Eugene Mutuku, a KMTC student, the Authority conducted a thorough assessment of the operator’s safety practices and compliance status,” the statement said.
Based on the findings, NTSA resolved to revoke the Sacco’s operator license and ordered the immediate cessation of all its operations.
The Authority has also directed law enforcement officers across the country to impound any NICCO Movers 1 Sacco vehicles found operating despite the revocation order.
The move underscores NTSA’s commitment to enforcing road safety regulations and holding public service vehicle operators accountable for compliance failures that endanger lives.
The death of Mutuku sparked public concern over safety standards in the public transport sector, with calls for stricter oversight of vehicle operators and Sacco management.
Further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident are ongoing.
The authority has been taking measures to tame rogue matatu operators in the industry.
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