The High Court has extended the timelines for parties involved in a petition lodged by thirteen public service vehicle operators who are challenging a directive issued by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) and the Nairobi County Government.
The directive bars matatus from picking up or dropping off passengers at petrol stations within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).
The matter—HCCHRPET E748/2025, Kinatwa Sacco Society & Kam Sacco & 11 Others vs Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority & County Government of Nairobi & 7 Others—came up for mention on Monday before Justice Chacha, who reviewed the status of ongoing discussions aimed at resolving the dispute.
Represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, the petitioners include major transport firms such as ENA Coach, Easy Coach, Mololine, North Rift, GTS Supreme Sacco, Nenus Shuttle, Transline Classic, Prestige Limited, Kangema Sacco, and Super Premium T&T.
They contend that the enforcement of the ban was sudden, lacked due process, and would significantly hinder their operations, inconveniencing thousands of daily commuters who depend on their services.
Earlier consultations resulted in a temporary understanding allowing the operators to remain at their current stages, on condition that they maintain clear access for vehicles entering and exiting petrol stations.
