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Kenyan legal experts are examining whether public transport matatu operators can be held legally accountable under current carriage laws when they abandon passengers suffering medical emergencies mid-journey.
This article describes the methods and events through which Kenyan President William Ruto managed to corner matatu operators, detailing a specific incident involving a call from Dennis Itumbi.
Matatu operators in Kenya suspended their strike for one week to engage in talks with the government, bringing relief to commuters. The decision followed negotiations aimed at resolving issues that had led to widespread transport disruption and clashes.
Matatu public transport operators in Kenya have declared a nationwide strike and a 50% increase in fares.
Matatu operators in Nairobi are reporting widespread extortion and violent attacks by criminal groups known as 'Kamagera' gangs, prompting calls for increased security and intervention.
Matatu operators in Kenya have announced their commitment to maintaining uninterrupted services during the upcoming anniversary of Gen Z protests, aiming to ensure public transport availability.
The matatu (public transport) strike in Kenya has been called off following successful talks between transport sector officials and President William Ruto. The agreement aims to address the fuel crisis and includes discussions on loan relief for matatu operators.
Matatu operators in Kenya have confirmed that their strike, initiated in protest of fuel prices, is still ongoing.
Matatu operators in Kenya are renewing threats to paralyze public transport across the country starting Monday, protesting rising fuel prices and hiking fares.
An upcoming fuel price review in Kenya is expected to be a moment of truth for President Ruto's pledge to lower fuel costs, particularly for matatu operators.
Ruto orders review of Insurance Act to cushion matatu operators the-star.co.ke
Kenyan police have issued a warning to matatu operators planning a strike over high fuel costs, as public anger mounts. Top officials are reportedly unresponsive to the escalating crisis.
Matatu operators in Kenya have declared a nationwide strike and a 50% fare increase, impacting public transport across the country.