Nairobi Senator Sakaja Johnson has taken on City Hall and Governor Mike Sonko over their decision to ban matatus from the Central Business District (CBD).
In the case filed at the High Court on Monday morning, Mr Sakaja accuses Mr Sonko of failing to consult the public and stakeholders before effecting the ban.
City Hall, he argues, has also not provided millions of commuters viable alternatives to make their commute smooth and comfortable.
Police and traffic marshals started effecting the ban early Monday morning, forcing matatus to drop off passengers outside the CBD.
“I’ve gone to court because the actions of the county government are disadvantaging many Kenyans….. before you ban matatus provide an alternative.
What happens to children? What happens to the elderly? You have not dealt with security, it is not lit. You have not even created walkways for people, so it is completely unfair and it must be lifted today,” said Mr Sakaja.
By Daily Nation
