Why Makau Mutua wants tuk-tuks removed from major roads
President Ruto's senior adviser, Makau Mutua, has called for the removal of tuk-tuks from major Kenyan roads, citing safety concerns and traffic congestion. The proposal has sparked a debate between those prioritizing urban modernization and those defending the economic necessity of affordable transport.
Why it matters
The debate highlights the tension between urban planning goals and the economic realities of informal transport sectors in developing nations.
President William Ruto's Senior Adviser on Constitutional Affairs, Prof. Makau Mutua. Makau Mutua / X President William Ruto's senior adviser on constitutional affairs, Pro Makau Mutua, has ignited fresh debate over urban transport after calling for the removal of tuk-tuks from Kenya's major roads and highways.
The article presents both the adviser's critical stance and the counter-arguments regarding employment and affordability without taking a side.
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