Relief for commuters as matatu strike suspended for one week
Government and public transport operators suspend matatu strike for one week to allow high-level negotiations to conclude by May 26, Interior CS Murkomen says...
✨ Key Highlights
Matatu operators have suspended a nationwide strike for one week following negotiations with the Kenyan government. The agreement allows for high-level talks to continue between now and Tuesday, May 26.
- The strike suspension takes effect immediately.
- Key individuals involved include Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, chairperson of the Association of Matatu Transport Owners Kushian Muchiri, and chairperson of the Federation of Public Transport Sector Edwin Mukabanah.
- The strike was suspended to allow for negotiations aimed at stabilizing transport costs amidst global fuel price pressures.
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