- Groups that have said they will hold maandamano include the Azimio La Umoja One Kenyan Coalition, Public Service Vehicles (PSV) and the Kenyan Taxi Association, over the rising cost of living and the controversial tax increase in the finance law.
- On June 21, PSV issued a 21-day strike notice in response to the National Transportation Safety Administration (NTSA) mandatory reinspection drill.
- The deadline is set to expire on Wednesday, July 12, and the PSV operator, with the backing of long-distance drivers and boda-boda operators, said retesting would be a penalty, aimed at fueling driver frustration.
Meanwhile, taxi apps have also announced nationwide strikes, raising concerns over uncertainty, rising fuel prices and wage levels set by digital companies. - The Kenya Taxi Association also called on the government to address fuel costs, wage rates, traffic police intimidation and insecurity.
Taxi drivers have promised to keep their cars off the road during the strike, stressing that the action will continue until the government meets its demands. - All cab drivers hailing taxis have also been instructed to keep their vehicles off the road during the strike.
The association said the strike would continue until the government complied with its demands.
Last week, Azimio`s leaders announced another nationwide demonstration on Wednesday, July 12.
On Tuesday, Azimio La Umoja leader Laila Odinga confirmed Wednesday’s demonstrations and said they would meet at the Kamkunji compound for a council meeting.
Kenyans are gearing up for another nationwide demonstration on Wednesday 12 July, which could cause more disruption and repercussions than previous demonstrations.
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The day is expected to see not one but three protests in various fields.
On June 21, PSV issued a 21-day strike notice in response to the National Transportation Safety Administration (NTSA) mandatory reinspection drill.
The deadline is set to expire on Wednesday, July 12, and the PSV operator, with the backing of long-distance drivers and boda-boda operators, said retesting would be a penalty, aimed at fueling driver frustration. said. “The Association seeks constructive dialogue between the Department of Transportation, the NTSA and stakeholders to address concerns and find mutually beneficial solutions that prioritize safety while promoting the health of drivers. Long said in a statement – Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODDCA).
Meanwhile, taxi apps have also announced nationwide strikes, raising concerns over uncertainty, rising fuel prices and wage levels set by digital companies.
The Kenya Taxi Association also called on the government to address fuel costs, wage rates, traffic police intimidation and insecurity.
Taxi drivers have promised to keep their cars off the road during the strike, stressing that the action will continue until the government meets its demands.
All cab drivers hailing taxis have also been instructed to keep their vehicles off the road during the strike. The association said the strike would continue until the government complied with its demands.
Last week, Azimio’s leaders announced another nationwide demonstration on Wednesday, July 12. They said a rally at the Kamkunji compound was scheduled ahead of the demonstration in Nairobi.
“And next week, Wednesday, July 12, there will be more serious demonstrations across the country,” said National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandai after last week’s savage demonstrations.
On Tuesday, Azimio La Umoja leader Laila Odinga confirmed Wednesday’s demonstrations and said they would meet at the Kamkunji compound for a council meeting. Odinga said Kenyans would return to the streets in Nairobi and across the country on Wednesday to exercise their democratic rights.
Statements by opposition leaders, including a call for 15 million signatures, drew criticism from Kenya’s Kwanzaa leaders, who said the signatures were seen as an attempt to overthrow the government rather than oust President William Ruto. claimed.
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