Twist as Matatu Workers Threaten to Down Their Tools
The sector, which is the lifeline of the Kenyan economy, is yet again under threat after President William Ruto's intervention...
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Matatu workers, through the Matatu Workers Union (MWU) and Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODCA), are threatening a nationwide strike over their exclusion from crucial fuel price reduction negotiations.
- Workers demand inclusion in talks, threatening a strike after being shut out of recent government and employer discussions.
- Maurice Oduor, Secretary General of MWU, highlighted that employers have not adjusted earnings despite rising fuel costs.
- A recent deal that reduced diesel prices by Ksh10 was negotiated without driver or conductor representation, failing to address their concerns about rising operational costs and stagnant pay.
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President William Ruto has denied pressuring transport stakeholders to end their strike, asserting the decision was theirs after understanding the government's position on fuel prices. Matatu workers through the Matatu Workers Union and Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association are threatening a nationwide strike over their exclusion from crucial fuel price reduction negotiations. The International Monetary Fund has advised Kenya and other nations to avoid prolonged fuel subsidies amidst rising global energy costs, warning they can worsen inflation and strain public finances.
