These drivers have come in with smaller vans whose passenger capacity is five, and they are taking Kisii town by storm. They are slowly but surely taking over various routes from Kisii town and stamping their authority. With most passengers preferring the minivans to the older matatus, a business war has erupted, pitting former colleagues and even best friends. With this reality, drivers of traditional matatus have threatened to report their rebranded brothers for doing business unfairly and illegally. Samuel Onkoba, the chairman Kemera stage in Kisii town, says the competition is fair and that the minivans are using the stage rightfully.

Source: The Star May 21, 2021 01:41 UTC