The High Court has given transport operators and government agencies more time to negotiate in a case challenging a directive that bans public service vehicles (PSVs) from picking up or dropping off passengers at petrol stations within Nairobi’s Central Business District.
The matter, filed as HCCHRPET E748/2025, Kinatwa Sacco Society & Kam Sacco & 11 Others vs Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority & County Government of Nairobi & 7 Others, was mentioned on Monday before Justice Chacha. The court sought an update on the ongoing discussions between the parties following an earlier directive to explore an out-of-court settlement.
Lawyer Danstan Omari, who represents the petitioners, told the court that the thirteen transport companies involved include major operators like ENA Coach, Easy Coach, Mololine, North Rift, GTS Supreme Sacco, Nenus Shuttle, Transline Classic, Prestige Limited, Kangema Sacco, and Super Premium T&T.
The operators said the ban, jointly issued by EPRA and the Nairobi County Government, was enforced without due process and consultation. They added that the implementation of the directive would bring their operations to a standstill, compromising transport services offered to thousands of people who depend on their routes every day.
During earlier negotiations, both sides agreed that the PSVs would continue using their current petrol station pick-up points, provided they keep entry and exit routes clear to avoid obstructing fuel operations.
In his directions, Justice Mwita allowed the parties additional time to continue with the talks and ordered that the status quo remain in place. This means all thirteen operators may continue picking and dropping passengers at their designated petrol stations until the court issues new instructions.
The court further ruled that the interim order will remain active for the duration of their operations as negotiations continue.
The case will be mentioned again on January 26, 2026, before Justice Lawrence Mugambi, who will issue further directions depending on the progress made.
The petitioners maintain that the contested directive poses a major risk to Nairobi’s public transport system. They insist that any changes affecting operational routes or pick-up points must follow proper consultation and allow operators enough time to adjust without destabilizing services.
The post High Court Issues New Directive on Nairobi Petrol Station PSV Pick-Up Ban appeared first on Bossnana.
