Kenya Transport Strike over Fuel Price Hikes Called Off
The suspension follows protests that killed 4 people and disrupted trade, schools and embassies as fuel costs jumped sharply, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen announced a one-week suspension of the nationwide matatu transport strike to facilitate negotiations between the government and stakeholders.
- The strike began Monday after fuel prices surged, with diesel costs rising nearly 40 percent since Iran choked off traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Violent protests on Monday resulted in four deaths, more than 30 injuries, and over 700 arrests, while economists estimate the daily economic cost at $390 million.
- Public service vehicles returned to Nairobi's roads on Wednesday, though many Kenyans remain uncertain whether the seven-day window for government negotiations will yield meaningful relief.
- Unrest in Kenya serves as an early indicator of potential volatility across Africa if elevated oil prices persist, warned political analyst Jervin Naidoo.
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