But even before that can be implemented, the Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has dared the military man “to bring it on” and kick them out of CBD. Speaking on Citizen TV, Badi was categorical the CBD will be freed of matatus, coming a day after matatu operators threatened to withdraw services next week. The chairperson of the Matatu and Bodaboda Operators Federation Kushian Muchiri said the matatus had issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government. In Mombasa, commuters and matatu operators were on Tuesday morning arrested after police launched a crackdown on those flouting Covid-19 regulations and more than100 PSVs impounded during the dawn raid. “Users of public or private transport and public transport operators shall wear proper masks that must cover the mouth and nose.

Source: Daily Nation October 29, 2020 14:24 UTC