Matatu Owners Suspend Fuel Protests, Issue New Directives

The strike which has lasted nearly two days has paralysed movement in and out of several towns in the country...

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Kenyan transport stakeholders, including the Matatu Owners Association and digital cab operators, have suspended their nationwide strike for one week following successful negotiations with the government. Normal public transport operations are expected to resume across the country.

The strike suspension is in effect until May 26, allowing for further high-level consultations.
Key figures involved include Interior Cabinet Secretary Murkomen and MOA President Albert Karakacha.
The Matatu Owners Association has urged members to return to work, warning of a potential resumption of the strike if an agreement is not reached within the week.

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