Hi, what are you looking for?
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, fires executives
Huawei targets Kenya’s remote rural areas with new tech solution
Uber, Bolt drivers stage demos in push for 18pc fare commission cap
iPhone users to access Safaricom’s 5G network by December
Safaricom rolls out commercial 5G networks in 5 Counties
Digital Transformation Awards to be held in November
Meta to launch ‘metaverse academy’ in France
PE firm Ascent Capital buys majority in Valley Hospital in Nakuru
Mastercard, OPay announce strategic partnership to grow cashless ecosystem
Does the 12pc minimum wage have a discernible effect on employment?
200 SMEs to benefit from Absa empowerment campaign
Kenyans to access affordable homes from as low as Sh2400 monthly
President Ruto declares an end to Kazi Mtaani program
Murang’a county and NHIF enter Sh170 million deal for special health cover
Ntutu and Ole Kina row over Ward Development Fund
IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop sits down with Sauti Sol
Seasoned Content Creators Jacky Vike And Jaymo Ule Msee Offer Great Advice To Newbies
Creativity in Marketing: What it Takes to Create Powerful Campaigns
Capital FM, EABL and MSK in partnership to launch marketing-driven podcasts
AgriTechs bet on Kenya’s mobile coverage to make farming more productive
Capital FM’s Digital Director David Muba and EABL’s Head of Media Futures Waithera Kabiru Discuss their Digital Careers
The Importance of the Role of Marketing in an Organisation as told by Graham Villiers-Tuthill
Growth, Love and Education in the Life of Funke Michaels
Head of Brand and Marketing Communications at Safaricom, Carolyne Kendi, Shares Her Atypical Marketing Journey
Manish Sardana on Entrepreneurship, Leadership and What it takes to be Successful in a Digital World.
Capital FM commemorates anniversary of Chris Kirubi’s death
Finding Opportunity in the midst of the pandemic: AskKirubi
COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Future Direction for Entrepreneurs
Kirubi set to acquire half of Centum Plc following nod by CMA
Kirubi warns investors against fake cryptocurrency platform using his name
By
Published
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 17 – Taxi drivers in Kenya have come together to form an association that brings together members drawn from the 47 counties in Kenya to address their welfare.
The association known as Mobile Taxi Association of Kenya (MTAK) will comprise taxi and Tuk tuk drivers as well as motorcycle Boda boda riders.
The new association’s interim chairman Mr. Samuel Ogutu who is also the chairman of the Mombasa Boda boda Association said the drivers and riders have come together to give themselves a collective voice for positive change in their industry through effective engagement with the government.
According to Ogutu, the association has already set up county committees and identified representatives from eight counties namely Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Kwale, Kilifi, Uasin Gishu, and Kiambu.
Ogutu further disclosed that they expect to inaugurate all county committees within the coming 30 days followed by a national conference at a date to be announced later.
“For far too long, taxi drivers in Kenya have not had a strong voice to provide input about regulations and policies that affect their livelihood. This association will give them the strong voice they need and deserve,” said Ogutu.
During a forum in a Mombasa Hotel on Monday, the MTAK leadership also lauded the government for the gazettement of the Transport Regulations that govern the taxi industry.
They called on the government through National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to ensure that the implementation of the regulations was done in consultation and participation of the industry stakeholders.
Mr. David Mwangi, secretary to the novel association observed that while everyone has a right to conduct business in the Country, the drivers wish to have a fair, level playing field across the various taxi mobile applications for them to compete fairly.
“We just want to provide good services to our customers and earn a fair income,” said Mwangi.
The MTAK leadership recognizes that taxi driver issues do not end at mobile applications and therefore has engaged various partners to discuss initiatives that will benefit taxi drivers.
“We want to put money into the pockets of our members who are taxi drivers”, said Mr. Benjamin Juma who is the Treasurer as well as a representative of Tuk tuk drivers.
Taxi drivers interested in joining the Mobile Taxi Association (MTAK) are advised to check for more details on the association’s website www.mobiletaxi.org.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 12 – The country’s super wealthy individuals are increasing their holding of bonds, gold and cash, a new report by Knight…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 9 – Businessman and industrialist Dr. Chris Kirubi has urged members of the public to exercise extreme caution when making any…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 24 – Businessman and industrialist Dr. Chris Kirubi is set to own half of Centum Investment Company PLC, following a go-ahead…
It is without a doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has caught the whole world by surprise. Although its full impact is yet to be…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 18 – Commercial Banks have been ordered to provide relief to borrowers on their personal loans, with loans eligible from March…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun17 – Kenya’s tea leaves manufacturer Kericho Gold, has been awarded the Superbrands Seal by Superbrands East Africa for their quality variety…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 13 – As the local telecommunications industry gears up to roll out 5G networks in the country, the Communications Authority of…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 22 – Airtel Kenya is offering free internet access for students in order to enable continued learning at home in the…
© 2022 Capital Digital Media. Capital Group Limited. All Rights Reserved