Milimani High Court Judge Janet Mulwa issued an interim order on 22 October permitting Nicco Movers Limited to resume operations, but only with vehicles that have been individually inspected and cleared by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).

The order temporarily stays the implementation of Order 61(a) of the Transport Licensing Appeals Board’s judgment dated 31 August 2026, which had suspended the sacco’s public service vehicle (PSV) operator’s licence.

Under the interim orders, each Nicco Movers minibuss must satisfy NTSA‑mandated standards for roadworthiness, insurance, licensing, crew compliance and other legal requirements before it can be deployed.

The sacco’s fleet of 159 vehicles was barred after the death of 19‑year‑old KMTC student Eugene Mutivi Mutuku on 5 June, who fell or was pushed from a moving Nicco Movers minibus on Thika Road during a fare dispute.

Nicco Movers, represented by lawyer Danstan Omari, argued that the full suspension threatened its business operations and the livelihoods of drivers, conductors and other staff, prompting the urgent court application.

Judge Mulwa directed that the interim order be served on NTSA and interested party Jacinta Nzilani Mutuku, giving both parties seven days to file responses.

The court scheduled a further mention for 10 November 2026, when it will consider directions on how the application will be determined.

The sacco must ensure each vehicle passes NTSA’s individual verification before it can legally carry passengers, as required by the interim order.