The Star (Nairobi)

Kenya: Matatu Crew Members Harrasing Motorist As They Protest New Traffic Laws

By Cynthia Kimola, 29 November 2012
Matatu operators plying different routes within the city of Nairobi have downed their tools in protests over the stringent new traffic laws. ( Resource: Public Vehicles in Kenya Down Tools Over New Traffic Law

Police have been mobilized to major routes in and around Nairobi where people believed to be matatu crews are harassing motorists as they protest the new traffic laws. The matatu operators for Ngong Road, Ongata Rongai , Naivasha Road, City centre, Ruaka , Limuru have downed their tools . Here is traffic commandant Ben Kibue.

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