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Kenya to Crack Down On Matatu Cartels

The Nairobi county government has said it is working to rid the city of matatu cartels which paralysed transportation following a strike protesting increase in parking fees.

Kenya: Nairobi to Crack Down On Matatu Cartels

The Star, 7 March 2014

The Nairobi government yesterday said it will rein in and rid the city of matatu cartels. On Wednesday, matatus went on strike and paralysed transport in the city. Roads executive… Read more »

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Taxis in Nairobi block the road protesting against the increase in parking fees.

Kenya: Police Right to Get Tough On Matatus

The Star, 6 March 2014

Yesterday Nairobi was thrown into chaos when matatus went on strike. Not content with preventing commuters from using their vehicles, they blocked various roads including Thika… Read more »
Kenya: Matatus Seized, Drivers Held After Transit Strike

Sabahi, 6 March 2014

Kenyan police impounded 111 matatus and arrested 33 drivers Wednesday (March 5th) after they abandoned their vehicles on roads in Nairobi in protest of higher parking fees, Kenya's… Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Strike Causes Traffic Hitch in Nairobi County

The Star, 5 March 2014

Motorists and commuters this morning woke up to blocked roads in areas of Nairobi after a section of Mount Kenya Matatu Sacco members went on strike, protesting the refusal by the… Read more »
Kenya: Matatu Strike a Wake Up Call for Businesses Not Yet Digital

CIO, 5 March 2014

In the early hours of Wednesday morning there were scenes of Kenyans who were unable to access transport to work as public service vehicles kept off the roads a move that is… Read more »

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Kenyan Govt Draws Line Over Protesting Matatus

The government has said it will withdraw licenses from matatu operators who blocked the roads while protesting against an increase in parking fees. Read more »
- Kenya: Govt Threatens Protesting Matatus
- Kenya: Matatus Paralyse Nairobi Transport
Protest Brings Kenyan Capital to Standstill

Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo has ordered all police in Nairobi to tow vehicles blocking the road or causing obstruction. Read more »
- Kenya: Police Boss Orders Removal of Cars Blocking Major Nairobi Roads
- Kenya: Matatu Protest Cripples Transport Across Nairobi
Kenyan Motorists Slam New Parking Fees

Motorists in Nairobi have criticised the new parking fees saying they are too high and it is the wrong way to stop congestion in the city. Read more »
- Kenya: Motorists Slam New Nairobi Parking Fees
- Kenya: Nairobi Should Charge Even More for Parking

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Kenya to Crack Down On Matatu Cartels

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Kenyan Govt Draws Line Over Protesting Matatus

Protest Brings Kenyan Capital to Standstill

Kenyan Motorists Slam New Parking Fees

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