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May 27, 2026
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Matatu unions demand worker protection amid fuel crisis

Matatu unions demand worker protection amid fuel crisis

Matatu unions have urged the government to include drivers and conductors in fuel crisis talks, warning that rising costs are pushing transport workers into financial hardship...

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Kenyan matatu workers are demanding inclusion in government discussions regarding the fuel crisis, citing the critical role they play in the nation's transport system.

  • The matatu sector, serving approximately 70% of commuters, contributes an estimated Sh500 billion annually to the economy and directly employs at least one million individuals.
  • Key figures include Maurice Oduor Ombambo, General Secretary of the Matatu Workers Union, who voiced concerns during a press briefing in Nairobi on May 27.
  • Workers report facing harsh conditions including zero earnings and increasing emotional strain due to rising operational costs and demands for fixed daily remittances from owners.

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