Kenya’s mobility landscape reached a significant turning point this week at the Kenya National Public Transport Summit (KNPTS), held at the University of Nairobi on 26th and 27th November. Convened by the National Alliance of Public Transport Advocates (NAPTA) in collaboration with the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Nairobi, the summit served as a high-level convergence for […]
NaMATA concluded a comprehensive two-day stakeholder consultation workshop at the Elysian Resort, marking a definitive step forward in the development of the BRT Line 4 (Eastern Corridor). This vital artery is designed to link Mama Lucy Hospital through the busy Jogoo Road corridor directly into the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). As a core component of […]
On July 30th, 2025, the Women and Youth Road Safety Association (WYRSAKe), inpartnership with the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA), hosted“Electrifying Public Transport: Pioneering the Future of Mobility” at Mövenpick Hotel,Nairobi. The event marked the mini-launch of 15 fully electric 14-seater vans—Kenya’s firstwomen-and-youth-led electric public transport initiative, now set to operate along theKenol–Ruiru–Westlands–Ruaraka route. […]
NaMATA, in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has reached a significant milestone in the modernisation of urban mobility. The conclusion of Phase 1 of the Capacity Building Project on Bus Operation Policy and Management was formalised during the final Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) held on 1st July 2025, followed by the 3rd Steering Committee […]
The blueprint for the Nairobi Metropolitan Area’s transport future is steadily taking shape, with NaMATA driving an ambitious reform agenda anchored in structured public consultation. This month, the Authority concluded a comprehensive round of consultative county-level stakeholder workshops to advance the development of its Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) — a strategic, people-centred framework designed […]
NaMATA is proud to announce that our Director General, Eng. Francis Gitau, has been appointed as Vice President – East Africa of the Union Internationale des Transports Publics (UITP). This appointment places Eng. Gitau within the leadership of the world’s leading network for public transport, an association comprising over 1,900 member organisations across 100 countries. A seasoned civil engineer […]
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the Route 111 Pilot Project, which took place on Friday 11th April 2024 at CBD – Pioneer Bus Station. This momentous event represented a significant stride toward the transformation of urban mobility in Nairobi, ushering in a new era of safe, reliable, and structured public transport. […]
Event: 10-Day Stakeholder Training Programme on Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMP)Location: Burch’s Resort, NaivashaHosted by: Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA)Date: 17th February to 28th FebruaryTheme: Multi-Stakeholder Engagement & Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA) recently concluded a 10-day Stakeholder Training Programme focused on Multi-Stakeholder Engagement & Sustainable Urban Mobility […]
The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA) and Multimedia University of Kenya (MMU) have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing research, training, and innovation in the public transport sector. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two institutions will collaborate to drive knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and infrastructure development in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. NaMATA, is […]
The Nairobi Urban Mobility Improvements (NUMI) project is a transformative initiative poised to redefine public transport in Kenya’s capital and its metropolis. By integrating Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems, strategic partnerships, and climate-forward solutions, Nairobi is charting a new path for urban mobility. At the heart of NUMI is BRT Line 4, a vital corridor […]
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