Matatu Strike Disrupts Transport as Operators Split on Suspension
Public transport services across parts of the country were disrupted today following a planned nationwide matatu strike, despite conflicting signals from transport operators over whether the industrial action had been suspended. The strike, which was expected to affect major towns including Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Kisumu, was initially called in protest against rising insecurity on Kenyan roads, particularly the destruction of vehicles during accidents and mob unrest. Matatu operators say […]