DP Kindiki Hails PSV Operators for Suspending Strike, Promises More Measures to Ease Fuel Costs

Kindiki commended Public Service Vehicle operators and other stakeholders in the transport sector for opting for dialogue instead of prolonged disruption. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Public Service Vehicle operators have suspended their nationwide strike for one week following high-level negotiations with the government, agreeing to resume normal operations immediately.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hailed the suspension as a patriotic act prioritizing the country's stability.
The strike suspension follows negotiations involving the Government, represented by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, and transport sector stakeholders like the Matatu Owners Association.
The Government has implemented measures to ease fuel costs, including lowering VAT on petroleum products from 16 percent to 8 percent and investing over Sh12 billion in subsidies.

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