Motorists Association Rejects KSh 10 Diesel Subsidy, Accuses Colleagues Of Selling Out Planned Strike
The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has fiercely condemned unnamed transport industry leaders, accusing them of staging a “betrayal” by holding secret negotiations with government officials to call off a looming nationwide strike. In a scathing statement released on Wedn..
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The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has condemned industry leaders for allegedly betraying a planned nationwide transport strike by secretly negotiating with the government. This action led to the cancellation of a strike organized to protest a significant hike in fuel prices.
- MAK rejected a KSh 10 diesel subsidy, calling it a "surrender" and not a victory.
- The alleged "betrayal" occurred on Tuesday, May 19, involving unnamed industry players and Cabinet Secretaries.
- The strike had united diverse transport sectors against a cumulative fuel price increase of up to KSh 76 per litre.
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Motorists Association Rejects KSh 10 Diesel Subsidy, Accuses Colleagues Of Selling Out Planned Strike - May 2026
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