The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked the operating licenses of four public transport companies following multiple accidents during the December 2025 festive season. The affected firms are Monna Comfort Sacco, Greenline, Naekana Route 134, and Uwezo Coast, which failed to comply with road safety regulations. NTSA has also issued a 21-day ultimatum to Guardian Coach and Nanyuki Express to address their issues.
In a statement released on January 19, 2026, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced the suspension of operating licenses for four public service vehicle operators due to reports of fatal crashes during the December 2025 festive season. The companies affected are Monna Comfort Sacco, Greenline Company, Naekana Route 134 Sacco Ltd, and Uwezo Coast Sacco, impacting more than 180 matatus.
NTSA stated that these firms failed to adhere to the requirements of KS. 2295-2023 and various provisions of the NTSA (Operation of PSV Regulations, 2014). Their drivers were involved in speeding and disregarding traffic laws. "The Authority, in undertaking its mandate, has resolved to suspend the operating licences of the four (4) public transport operators following reports of fatal crashes during the December 2025 festive season, failure to adhere to the requirements of KS. 2295-2023 and non-compliance with various provisions of the National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of PSV Regulations 2014)," NTSA said in its statement.
Additionally, NTSA issued a 21-day ultimatum to The Guardian Coach Limited and Nanyuki Express Cab Services Ltd to ensure compliance. During this period, they must disengage 18 and 26 drivers respectively who were caught speeding. NTSA will conduct a safety compliance audit before reinstating licenses.
The public has been advised not to board vehicles from these suspended saccos, and traffic officers instructed to impound any operating vehicles. The companies must submit compliance reports, driver contracts, and conduct road safety sensitization programs. For night operations, they need valid authorizations, fatigue management systems, and offices at pick-up points.
