FPTS Membership

A Unified Voice for Kenya’s Public Transport Sector

Membership in the Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) positions organisations at the centre of national dialogue, coordinated policy influence, and sector-wide reform — providing structure, credibility, and collective leadership.

What is FPTS Membership

FPTS is Kenya’s nationally recognised umbrella federation for the public transport sector. It is a non-political, non-profit platform bringing together public transport associations, investors, and approved partners across road and rail passenger transport.

Membership creates a structured forum for collective engagement — enabling stakeholders to harmonise priorities, exchange expertise, and advance reforms that strengthen regulation, operations, and long-term investment.

Why Membership Matters

Public transport operates within complex regulatory and policy environments. FPTS Membership ensures operators and investors engage government not as fragmented entities, but through a unified, credible, and professional national platform.

By aligning the sector with international best practice, FPTS supports Kenya’s transition towards modern, people-centred public transport systems while coordinating all transport modes under a single strategic framework.

Mandate & Scope

Policy Advocacy

Coordinated lobbying and representation on transport policy, regulation, and institutional reform.

Capacity Building

Strengthening leadership, skills, and professionalism across the sector.

Public–Private Partnerships

Institutionalising collaboration between government and industry.

Road Safety & Risk

Advancing safety standards, risk mitigation, and compliance.

Clean Energy Transition

Supporting sustainable, climate-aligned transport solutions.

Infrastructure & Technology

Promoting modern infrastructure, ITS, and funding mechanisms.

Core Values & Guiding Principles

Excellence

High standards in governance and service delivery.

Professionalism

Ethical conduct, accountability, and competence.

Integrity

Transparency, trust, and responsibility.

Dynamism

Innovation, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

Full Membership

Public Transport Associations

The highest level of participation within FPTS, reserved for formally registered public transport associations shaping Kenya’s road and rail passenger systems.

👥 Who This Category Is For

  • ✔ Registered public transport associations in Kenya
  • ✔ Road and rail passenger transport stakeholders
  • ✔ Matatu, bus, commuter rail, inter-city & cross-border operators

🛡️ Eligibility Criteria

  • ✔ Duly registered under Kenyan law
  • ✔ Holds valid industry licenses & permits
  • ✔ No multiple association affiliation within FPTS
  • ✔ Approved through Federation vetting process

Representation & Voting

  • • Two official delegates per association
  • • Delegates must be officials or CEOs
  • • One association = one vote

Rights & Responsibilities

  • • Policy engagement & advocacy
  • • Voting at General Meetings
  • • Committee eligibility
  • • Code of Conduct compliance

Fees & Obligations

  • • One-time joining fee
  • • Annual subscription
  • • Compliance with timelines

Full Membership confers formal recognition within FPTS and binds members to the Federation Constitution, resolutions of the General Meeting, and applicable laws governing public transport in Kenya.

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Corporate & Affiliate Membership

Strategic Partners Powering the Public Transport Ecosystem

Corporate and Affiliate Membership is designed for organisations that play a critical role in enabling, financing, innovating, and professionalising Kenya’s public transport sector — without being PSV associations.

Who Qualifies

  • PSV vehicle owners & fleet operators
  • PSV operating companies
  • Employee & workforce associations
  • Sector suppliers & service providers
  • Taxi, tuk-tuk & boda boda associations
  • Technology, finance, insurance & energy partners
  • Infrastructure & mobility solution providers

Role in the Federation

  • Strategic public–private partnerships
  • Sector innovation, pilots & proof-of-concept projects
  • Policy and regulatory input (non-voting unless specified)
  • Capacity building, training & systems strengthening
  • Supporting national transport reform initiatives

Nature of Corporate & Affiliate Membership

Affiliate / Corporate

Non-association membership category

Non-Political

Neutral and issue-focused engagement

Non-Controlling

No governance control over the Federation

Discretionary

Subject to approval by the Federation

Value Proposition

  • Direct access to national sector leadership
  • Early insight into policy and regulatory direction
  • Enhanced industry credibility and visibility
  • Structured public–private collaboration opportunities
  • Platform for pilots, partnerships, and innovation scale-up

CSR, ESG & Sustainable Impact

Corporate and Affiliate Members are uniquely positioned to align commercial objectives with national development goals through ESG and CSR initiatives.

  • Climate-aligned mobility & clean energy transition
  • Road safety, workforce welfare & social impact programmes
  • Ethical governance, transparency & accountability
  • Sustainable infrastructure and financing models

Corporate and Affiliate Membership strengthens collaboration between the public and private sectors, enabling innovation, investment, and sustainable growth across Kenya’s public transport ecosystem in line with the FPTS Constitution.

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Development Partners & Honorary Recognition

Strategic Allies and Legacy Guardians

Collaborating with international development partners while honoring founding contributions and distinguished service to uphold the Federation’s credibility and sustainable growth.

Development Partners

  • Technical & financial support for projects
  • Sustainable mobility & infrastructure initiatives
  • Policy alignment with national goals
  • Non-voting, collaborative engagement

Founding Members

  • Pivotal role in establishing FPTS
  • Significant historical contributions
  • Perpetual recognition

Honorary & Patronage

  • Distinguished individuals & sector champions
  • Moral leadership & advisory roles
  • Institutional memory & asset stewardship
  • Vetted by the Federation

Governed by Articles 6, 13 & 24 of the FPTS Constitution. These categories foster ethical collaboration and preserve the Federation’s legacy for sustainable sector advancement.

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Federation Membership

United Voice of Kenya's Public Transport Sector

• One Voice • One Route • One Future

United we move Kenya forward

Our Member Associations

  • Matatu Welfare Association (MWA)
  • Matatu Owners Association (MOA)
  • Mt. Kenya Matatu Owners Association (Mt.KMOA)
  • Association of Bus Operators Kenya (ABOK)
  • Association of Matatu Operators (AMO)
  • Matatu Transport Vehicles Association (MTVA)
  • Matatu Transport Owners (AMTO)
  • Linear Path Association (LPA)
  • Investors in Matatu Transport (AIMT)

The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) is the officially recognized national umbrella body uniting all major public transport associations in Kenya.

Leadership

Executive Board

Strategic leadership by the nine-member Executive Board.

Chairman

Edwins Massimba Mukabanah

Vice Chair

Michael Muchiri Kariuki

Treasurer

John Metho Njoroge

Secretary General

Dickson Mbugua Keru

Secretary

Richard Wambugu Kanoru

National Co-ordinator

Albert Karakacha Muhavani

Spokesman

Benson Mwenda Nganga

CEO

Kushian Muchiri

Admin

Margret Maina

FPTS Network

Key Members

Contributing to sector dialogue and reforms.

Fredrick Githaiga Weru

Member

Charles Kabugi Karieri

Member

Jimal Ibrahim Hassan

Member

Zubeda Athmani Ali

Member

Lucy Wachuka Mathenge

Member

Simon Kimutai Chepkwony

Member

John Katimbwa

Member

Samuel Kago Kanyi

Member

Oscar Omurwa Rosana

Member