The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has revoked the operator licence of Nicco Movers 1 SACCO with immediate effect, following investigations into a fatal road incident involving KMTC student Eugene Mutuku.
In a notice issued on Friday, June 12, 2026, NTSA said it conducted a safety and compliance assessment of the Sacco after the incident and found serious operational failures.
“For these reasons, the Authority has resolved to revoke Nicco Movers 1 Sacco’s operator license and to cease operation with immediate effect,” read part of the statement.
Nicco Movers 1 SACCO Barred From Operating After NTSA Investigation
The Authority stated that the Sacco’s management and officials had “lost control” of fleet operations, lacked adequate safety protocols, and had not taken sufficient action to address major safety concerns.
NTSA further noted that vehicles operating under the Sacco were deemed unsafe and posed a risk to other road users.
According to the authority, law enforcement officers have also been directed to impound any Nicco Movers 1 SACCO vehicles found operating in defiance of the directive.
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How Eugene Died After Allegedly Being Thrown Out of the Bus
The directive comes after a final-year student at the Yatta KMTC campus, Eugene Mutuku, was allegedly thrown out of a moving Nicco bus.
Eugene was reported to have been ejected from a moving NICCO SACCO matatu on June 5 while en route to Kasarani.
Eugene was first taken to Garden City Avenue Hospital for treatment, but the facility was reportedly closed. Following this, an eyewitness called emergency services and was redirected to Neema Uhai Hospital.
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Upon arrival, Neema Uhai Hospital assessed his condition as critical and immediately dispatched an ambulance, which transferred Eugene to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Paramedics from Neema Uhai Hospital reportedly worked to stabilise him during the transfer, while the eyewitness processed a payment of KSh 1,850 via the e-Citizen platform at the hospital.
However, delays were experienced at KNH due to network challenges affecting systems. Despite efforts by medics, Eugene succumbed to his injuries at KNH.
Meanwhile, the driver and conductor of the Nicco matatu allegedly fled the scene, leaving the vehicle abandoned in Kariokor and going missing following the incident.
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