The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked the operating licence of NICCO Movers 1 SACCO with immediate effect following investigations into an incident that led to the death of Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student Eugene Mutuku.
The decision comes amid allegations that Mutuku was pushed from one of the SACCO’s vehicles, an incident that sparked public outrage and prompted investigations by authorities.
In a public notice issued on Friday, NTSA said it conducted a comprehensive assessment of the operator’s safety practices and compliance status as part of the ongoing investigations.
According to the authority, the assessment revealed serious shortcomings in the management and operation of the SACCO’s fleet, including inadequate safety measures and a failure to address key safety concerns.
“The Authority observed that the Sacco’s officials and management have lost control of the operation of their fleet, lack adequate safety protocols, and have not demonstrated any efforts to address major safety concerns,” NTSA said.
The authority further noted that vehicles operating under the SACCO were unsafe and posed a risk to other road users.
As a result, NTSA announced the immediate revocation of the operator’s licence and ordered the SACCO to cease operations.
The authority also directed law enforcement officers to impound any NICCO Movers 1 SACCO vehicles found operating in violation of the revocation order.
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