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. […]
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 […]
Event DetailsDate: August 27–28, 2024Venue: Gelian Hotel, Machakos Overview The workshop held on August 27–28, 2024, at Gelian Hotel Machakos, brought together key stakeholders to discuss crucial public transport projects aimed at enhancing service delivery, efficiency, and infrastructure. The event focused on the Ngong Road Pilot Project (NPP) and the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line […]
Transport Principal Secretary, Mr. Mohamed Daghar, today conducted a site visit to the ongoing construction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station at Safari Park, Kasarani. This crucial infrastructure project is a cornerstone of the government’s plan to revolutionize public transport in the capital. Led by NaMATA’s Director-General, Eng. Francis Gitau, Projects and Programmes Director […]
Event: Mangrove Tree Planting InitiativeLocation: MombasaHighlight: Planting 1,000 Mangroves to Enhance Coastal Defense Strengthening Mombasa’s Coastal Ecosystem The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA), in partnership with the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), took a vital step toward safeguarding Mombasa’s coastal region by planting 1,000 mangrove trees. This initiative reflects a commitment to environmental conservation, coastal […]
Efficient public transport systems require well-trained professionals with the skills and expertise to manage modern operations. In a bid to create a reliable public transport system in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area (NMA), the Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA) has launched a robust capacity-building program. Developing Skills for Sustainable Transport Planning The capacity-building initiative commenced […]
Venue: Astorian Grand Hotel, NaivashaDate: December 8th – 9th, 2022 The Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (NaMATA) hosted a two-day coordination workshop to develop a curriculum aimed at enhancing capacity in the public transport sector within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area. This initiative was supported by World Resources International (WRI) and the European Union-funded Institutional Support […]
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