The chairman of the Matatu Operators Association, Jamal Ibrahim stated that all matatus across the country will go on strike from Tuesday, October 27 over strict Covid-19 measures.
“On Tuesday, across the country, all matatus must go on strike. I would like to tell our leaders, Hon Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta, they have neglected our matatu industry.
“When they visit places, they always talk about boda boda, they talk about bars and churches but they have forgotten the Matatu Industry. The reason we are striking on Tuesday is because of capacity. Since Covid-19 hit eight months ago, they have not addressed the matatu industry urging for the resumption of full capacity,” he stated.
He added that many sectors, including schools, churches and air transport had resumed normalcy but the needs of the Matatu industry have not yet been met.
“Earlier, all local flights resumed normal seat capacity, churches have resumed operation, political rallies are back to normal as well as schools. So why have we been forgotten?” he said.
Matatus were instructed to carry a quarter of their ability and disinfect their vehicles at the end of every trip in an effort to implement a one-metre social distancing policy, as advised by the Ministry of Health.
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