KOT can’t agree on Sonko’s ban on matatus in CBD
The online community expressed varied opinions to a notice barring matatus from entering the city centre from Wednesday next week.
City Hall issued a circular on Friday announcing the implementation of the gazette notice that seeks to reduce congestion that has become synonymous with the CBD.
Governor Mike Sonko had promised in his campaigns to ease traffic in the CBD within the first a hundred days of his administration.
Most netizens applauded Governor Sonko for the order, while others were not happy. Most sympathized with residents who live in Thika and work in Upper Hill.
#MatatuCBDBan is a good idea IF 1. Pedestrian paths from the bus terminals are paved,unobstructed & lit at night 2. Safe to walk day & night pic.twitter.com/dyd0bUnpGA
— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) September 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/Wakili_Ochieng/status/908646345019404288
The #MatatuCBDBan by Governor @MikeSonko is a welcome move but introduction of bus lanes should be considered. This is CBD sometimes back. pic.twitter.com/zsv5J1gBJW
— Ahmed Mohamed ((ASMALi)) (@Asmali77) September 15, 2017
I FULLY support Governor @MikeSonko on this!! #MatatuCBDBan pic.twitter.com/hWEq2l7Vie
— Thee Trend Setter (@xtiandela) September 15, 2017
#matatucbdban @MikeSonko @SonkoNaIgathe @PolycarpIgathe CBD has also become a market. Can these hawkers be allocated some space out of CBD
— Akiniee (@kinyoakiniee) September 15, 2017
The most affected by #MatatuCBDBan are the most that elected Sonko. They thought the Governor will bend rules 4 them. Kidero will be missed
— Chris Rambo (@ChrisRambo_) September 15, 2017
A good idea if places like OTC to the CBD was safe. Fix the security issue first.Make pathway control the nduthi pple#MatatuCBDBan
— Gospel Reggae Fest (@GReggaefestival) September 15, 2017
Kenyatta avenue in 1960s before Matatu craziness hijacked our Nairobae making it Nairobbery #MatatuCBDBan pic.twitter.com/byVNJYUHGd
— Mzee Kinyatti (@Kinyatti_) September 15, 2017
https://twitter.com/jn_shine/status/908659959625342981