The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked the operating licence of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco with immediate effect following investigations into an incident that led to the death of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student.
In a public notice issued on Friday, June 12, NTSA announced that Nicco Movers 1 Sacco would no longer be allowed to operate after an assessment uncovered serious safety and management failures within the transport operator.
The decision comes in the wake of investigations into the death of Eugene Mutuku, a 19-year-old KMTC student, an incident that has attracted public attention and renewed concerns about safety standards among public service vehicle operators.
Per witness accounts, the incident took place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, and linked to a Nicco Sacco matatu.
Preliminary reports indicate that Mutuku was allegedly attacked and pushed from a moving matatu following a disagreement over fare payment.
The vehicle reportedly failed to stop after he was ejected, and is alleged to have run over him. He was taken to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for treatment but later died from severe multiple injuries and internal bleeding.
According to NTSA, a comprehensive review of the Sacco's safety practices and compliance status revealed glaring shortcomings that posed a significant threat to passengers and other road users.
The authority stated that officials and management at the Sacco had "lost control of the operation of their fleet," raising questions about oversight and accountability within the transport company.
Investigators also found that the Sacco lacked adequate safety protocols and had failed to take meaningful action to address major safety concerns despite the risks involved.
In one of the strongest findings contained in the notice, NTSA declared that vehicles operating under the Sacco were unsafe and posed a danger to members of the public using Kenyan roads.
"As part of the ongoing investigation into the unfortunate incident that claimed the life of Eugene Mutuku, a KMTC student, the Authority conducted a thorough assessment of the operator's safety practices and compliance status," the notice stated.
The regulator subsequently resolved to revoke the Sacco's Public Transport Operator (PTO) licence and ordered an immediate halt to all operations.
The move effectively bars all vehicles operating under the Nicco Movers 1 Sacco banner from carrying passengers or conducting transport business unless further directives are issued by the authority.
NTSA also directed law enforcement officers across the country to crack down on any vehicles found flouting the order.
"Law enforcement officers are required to impound any NICCO Movers 1 Sacco vehicles found operating contrary to the revocation," the authority warned.
Nicco Movers 1 is among the major matatu operators along the Thika Superhighway corridor, running a fleet of 33-seater and 46-seater minibuses. The SACCO serves routes connecting Nairobi CBD with Githurai, Kimbo, Juja and Thika Town.
