Nairobi Governor Sonko Bans PSVs from Nairobi CBD, from Sep 20

Passenger service vehicles will no longer have access to the Nairobi city centre from September 20. Mike Sonko's administration has also revoked all Gazette notices and letters that allocated pick-up and drop-off points in the CBD.


 The rules in a Gazette notice signed by acting county secretary Leboo ole Morintat are part of radical measures to decongest the town.
The business community had reiterated concerns that the county has allowed matatu operators in the CBD, some outside their premises, interfering with businesses. Others have complained about hawkers who fill streets during rush hours.
The Nairobi government said it will enforce the PSVs ban with the help of police and the National Transport and Safety Authority. "Maximum cooperation and compliance is expected from all PSV operators to avoid inconveniences and other consequences," reads part of the notice. Matatus accessing the CBD through Waiyaki Way, Uhuru Highway, Kipande and Limuru roads will stop at Muranga Road Fig tree terminus A.