The concerned citizenry coalition has issued a press release and called upon the Nairobi governor Mike Sonko to lift the ban.
Some of the recommendations given by the coalition include;
Develop an alternative efficient means from designated points into CBD
Develop walk paths for pedestrians and cycling paths
Boost security in and along drop off points
Erect proper shades in the drop off points to cover people from.rain and the hot sun
In their opinion, the concerned citizenry coalition say that the directive was rushed and not well thought of so they urge the governor to lift the ban and go back to the drawing board on how to solve the traffic mess within the city.
This press release comes after the news that 22 saccos, Babu Owino and Senator Sakaja moved the matter to court.
Babu Owino has made it clear that the recent declaration of “banning” public service vehicles from accessing the central business district cannot go unchallenged.
“The declaration is illegal and unconstitutional, and cannot stand the test of governance in modern day Kenya. The era of roadside declarations is over.” he added
The County Government is bound under Part V of the County Government Act Section 3 (g) to promote and facilitate citizen participation in the development of policies and plans, and the delivery of services in the county.
Further to this, it is outlined in Part VIII (Citizen Participation) that the County Government shall promote reasonable access to the process of formulating and implementing policies, laws and regulations.
Babu Owino stated that it was wrong for the County Executive to make this decision unilaterally without the input of stakeholders including the general public.
The court however has upheld the ban and mentioned that they will hear the case on thursday 6th December.
RT @njihiakelvin
Concerned Citizen Coalition Press Statement on #MatatuCBDBan where we have called one @MikeSonko to lift the immediately. pic.twitter.com/IoYBRMzCVn— KenyanTraffic (@KenyanTraffic) December 3, 2018