NTSA revokes Nicco Movers Sacco licence after KMTC student's death

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 claimed the life of Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student Eugene Mutuku.

In a statement issued on Friday, NTSA said a comprehensive assessment of the Sacco's safety practices and compliance status revealed serious shortcomings in the management and operation of its fleet.

"As part of the ongoing investigation into the unfortunate incident that claimed the life of Eugene Mutuku, a KMTC student, the Authority conducted a thorough assessment of the operator's safety practices and compliance status," NTSA said.

"In its findings, 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."

The authority further noted that vehicles operating under the Sacco were unsafe and posed a significant danger to other road users.

Based on the findings, NTSA resolved to revoke the Sacco's operator licence and ordered the immediate cessation of all its transport operations.

The authority has also directed law enforcement agencies to impound any Nicco Movers 1 Sacco vehicles found operating despite the revocation order.

"Law enforcement officers are required to impound any Nicco Movers 1 Sacco vehicles found operating contrary to the revocation," NTSA stated.

Mutuku, who was allegedly pushed out of a moving Nicco matatu on Thika Road, died from severe multiple body injuries and internal bleeding caused by falling.

The post-mortem examination on the 19-year-old student was conducted on Monday at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) mortuary.

The matatu was later found abandoned in Kariokor area within Nairobi, while the driver and conductor went missing.