The laws were introduced by the no-nonsense Transport minister John Michuki in 2004, hence the moniker ‘Michuki Rules’. However, Michuki Rules outlawed overloading. Many matatus have been marked with all kinds of artworks, away from the yellow band that the 'Michuki Rules' prescribed. We have records of people who have been arrested and charged in court for flouting the traffic rules," said Omukata. He said 'Michuki Rules' became famous at that time because of the name of the person behind them.

Source: Daily Nation July 25, 2022 11:11 UTC