Super Metro CEO Nelson Nduki has addressed concerns following a tribunal order to disengage 269 drivers, clarifying that the affected drivers will undergo retesting and be reinstated once cleared.
Speaking to the media via phone on Tuesday, April 15, Nduki emphasized that the move does not amount to permanent dismissal and will not disrupt the sacco’s operations.
“We’re not expelling them. They’ll be disengaged, go through retesting, and once they pass, we will rehire them,” he explained.
The CEO assured the public that Super Metro is well-staffed and capable of continuing operations even as the drivers undergo retesting.
“We operate 550 vehicles, each requiring two drivers. So, even with the temporary disengagement, our business will continue as usual,” Nduki added.
While branding the tribunal’s directive an “injustice,” Nduki affirmed that Super Metro will not appeal the ruling and is committed to full compliance.
“We’ve been given three days, but we’re aiming to comply by the end of today. Once done, we’ll present our compliance report and look forward to resuming operations,” he said.
The directive stems from an April 14 order by the Transport Licensing Appeals Board (TLAB), which required Super Metro to:
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Disengage 269 drivers flagged for qualification concerns.
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Submit 42 drivers with overspeeding records for retesting at the Likoni Driver Test Centre.
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Present eight vehicles with speed limiter issues at the Likoni Motor Vehicle Inspection Centre.
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Produce 31 additional vehicles for compliance re-evaluation and submit reports to the NTSA.
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Provide attendance and minutes from road safety sensitisation sessions to the Director of Road Safety at NTSA.
Until full compliance is confirmed, operations remain suspended under a reinstated order first issued on March 18. The matter will be revisited on April 17 to assess compliance and determine the next steps.