Matatu strike looms, as fare increased by half

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Matatu Owners Association chairman Albert Karakacha.

Matatu operators have increased fares by half and threatened a strike action starting Monday, protesting the high cost of fuel.

Leaders drawn from matatu operators, boda boda associations, motorists, tourism transporters and logistics players declared that vehicles would be withdrawn from the roads while fares would immediately rise by 50 per cent.

Speaking yesterday in Nairobi, the lobby groups argued that the increase in pump prices has made operations unsustainable and will ultimately hurt ordinary Kenyans, directing all private and public service vehicles to “block all roads” on Monday, 18.