The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked the operating licence of NICCO Movers 1 Sacco following investigations into the death of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student who was allegedly pushed out of one of the sacco’s moving matatus.
In a statement issued on Friday, June 12, NTSA announced that the decision took effect immediately after an independent inquiry linked the tragedy to serious management and safety failures within the sacco.
The victim, identified as Eugene Mutuku, sustained fatal injuries after reportedly being pushed from a moving matatu during a dispute over bus fare.
NTSA Revokes NICCO Movers Sacco Licence Following Death of KMTC Student. Photo: Courtesy.
He was rushed to Kenyatta National Hospital for treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.
According to findings released by the authority, the investigation established that the sacco’s management had failed to maintain effective control over the operations of its fleet.
NTSA further noted that the organisation lacked sufficient safety measures and had not demonstrated adequate efforts to address concerns relating to passenger safety and conduct among its operators.
As a result, the authority concluded that vehicles operating under NICCO Movers 1 Sacco posed a risk to passengers and other road users.
NTSA subsequently declared the fleet unsuitable for public transport operations and ordered the immediate cessation of all services under the sacco.
The authority has also directed law enforcement agencies to impound any vehicles affiliated with the sacco that continue operating despite the licence revocation.
The death of Mutuku has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for stricter regulation of the public transport sector.
An autopsy conducted on the student’s body revealed that he died from multiple injuries and internal bleeding sustained during the incident.
Meanwhile, the family of the deceased has continued to demand justice and accountability, calling for the arrest and prosecution of the driver and conductor involved in the incident.
The two suspects remain at large as investigations continue.
The case has reignited concerns about passenger safety in the matatu industry and the need for stronger enforcement of transport regulations to protect commuters across the country.
