This archive report was first published on 12 January 2020.
On January 10, 2020, Central Regional Commissioner Wilfred Nyagwanga warned matatu Saccos operating within the central region against using criminal gangs to frustrate rival Saccos.
Speaking in Kangari Market of Murang'a, Nyagwanga said that all Saccos should have a fair ground to compete, saying some matatu owners in the past have been using criminal gangs to frustrate and block other operators from using some routes.
He added that there must be competition for residents to have a variety of vehicles they can choose to board, and that the police will always be in patrol to ensure matatu operators are not frustrated by people demanding to be paid for nothing.
At the same time, Nyagwanga warned police colluding with criminals to traffic bhang and sell illicit brews, saying that security officers are mandated to end the menace of drugs and illicit brews but it is unfortunate that some police officers are said to assist the criminals.
He also said bhang smoking has been on the rise in some parts of the central region, adding that adequate measures are being taken to eliminate the menace.
During the public baraza, more than 2000 litres of illicit brews and gambling machines confiscated from different parts of Murang'a County were destroyed.
