Tag: Matatu Strike
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Matatu Operators Announce Fresh Weekly Protests Over Rising Road Insecurity
Matatu operators have announced fresh nationwide demonstrations set for Monday, February 9, accusing the government of failing to curb rising cases of violence and disorder linked to boda boda operators. Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, #Matatu Owners Association (MOA) President Albert Karagacha said the operators would not call off the protests unless President…
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Nairobi Traffic Paralyzed as Some Matatu Operators Ignore Strike Suspension
Nairobi experienced major traffic disruption on Monday morning after a section of matatu operators went ahead with protest action despite an official announcement suspending a planned strike. Confusion and chaos were reported along Outering Road after #matatus were used to block the Kariobangi Roundabout, completely cutting off movement on the busy highway. The blockade, reportedly…
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Matatu Strike Put on Hold as Transport Stakeholders opt for Talks
Public transport operators have called off a nationwide strike that was scheduled to begin on Monday, February 2, after agreeing to engage in dialogue with government agencies and other players in the transport sector. In a statement issued over the weekend, the Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) announced that the decision to suspend the…