NTSA Revokes Nicco Movers Sacco Licence After KMTC Student Dies In Moving Matatu Incident
News Updated: 12 June 2026 21:12 EAT
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The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked the operating licence of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco following the death of a Kenya Medical Training College student who allegedly fell or was pushed from a moving matatu along Thika Road. The regulator said the decision takes immediate effect as investigations into the incident continue.
The action follows a detailed review of the Sacco’s operations, which found serious gaps in safety compliance and concerns over management control of its fleet. NTSA stated that the operator had failed to meet required standards for public service vehicle operations, raising risks to passengers and other road users.
Authorities indicated that the Sacco’s vehicles were deemed unsafe for continued operation due to persistent operational weaknesses identified during enforcement and compliance checks. The regulator emphasized that the decision was necessary to protect public safety.
The incident at the centre of the case involved KMTC student Eugene Mutuku, who was travelling along the Nairobi–Juja corridor when he ended up outside a moving matatu under disputed circumstances. Investigators are examining whether he was pushed or fell during a confrontation inside the vehicle.
Police reports suggest that a dispute may have broken out between the passenger and the vehicle crew shortly before the incident. The exact sequence of events remains under active investigation as detectives piece together witness accounts and technical evidence.
Medical examinations show that the student suffered severe injuries and internal trauma consistent with a fall from a moving vehicle. He was rushed to hospital but later died while receiving treatment.
Following the incident, the matatu involved was reportedly found abandoned in the Kariokor area of Nairobi. The driver and conductor are said to have fled the scene, triggering a manhunt by security agencies.
Police have intensified efforts to locate the suspects believed to have been in charge of the vehicle at the time of the incident. Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage and passenger statements to establish accountability.
The Kenya Medical Training College has expressed sorrow over the student’s death and confirmed its cooperation with law enforcement agencies. The institution has also offered support to the bereaved family.
The revocation has sparked renewed concern over safety standards in Kenya’s public transport sector, with calls for stricter enforcement of regulations governing Saccos and matatu operations.
Transport authorities have warned that any vehicles still operating under the Sacco’s name will be impounded, and legal action taken against those violating the directive.
The incident adds to a growing list of road safety cases involving public service vehicles, increasing pressure on regulators to strengthen oversight and enforce discipline within the sector.
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