WINNIE ODINGA SLAMS NTSA OVER GRAFFITI BAN ON MATATUS

Winnie Odinga has publicly challenged the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) over its recent directive requiring Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) to remove graffiti and tinted windows, calling the move an attack on youth culture and creativity.

The statement comes after NTSA issued a stern warning to PSV operators, threatening vehicle impoundment, license revocation, and suspension of portal access for non-compliance with the new regulations. Odinga fired back with a social media post, “Removing tint is okay, but graffiti is part of our culture. Stop bullying these kids. Just take them to road safety training instead.”

According to NTSA, the use of graffiti and other artistic enhancements prohibits its officers from identifying the name of the SACCO or the company under which the vehicle operates.

“The Authority has observed widespread non-compliance with these regulatory provisions, especially among commuter PSVs. A notable number of vehicles have been modified through the application of graffiti and other unauthorised artistic enhancements. This has resulted in the inability to identify the name of the SACCO or company under which the vehicle operates, its designated route, or the mandatory continuous yellow line that distinguishes licensed PSVs,” the statement stated.