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On November 3, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions with Nairobi Metropolitan Area Transport Authority in Nairobi for the Project for Capacity Building for Bus Operation Policy and Management in Nairobi Metropolitan Area, a technical cooperation project.

In Nairobi, buses and matatu [1] are the major public transportation services in the absence of urban railway, providing access to jobs or medical care to socially vulnerable people such as females or those who are economically disadvantaged. However, there are problems as multiple public operators work without proper rules and regulations, and their safety and service levels are not sufficient.

The project aims to improve the quality of the public bus services in the Nairobi metropolitan area by developing roles and functions for the administrative management system and related organizations, and by strengthening the capabilities of government agencies and operators. The project will contribute to the achievement of SDGs Goal 11.

[1]privately owned minibuses

Details for the project are provided below.