Matatu owners have insisted that the ongoing transport strike remains in effect despite talks with the government over fuel pricing and adulteration concerns.
Speaking after a meeting with government officials on Monday, May 18, Association of Matatu Transport Owners Chairman Kushian Muchiri said some issues had been resolved, but disagreements over diesel prices were yet to be settled.
“We have agreed on concerns about furl adulteration; we have agreed that the price of diesel and kerosene be at par, but on the rest, on the issue of the diesel prices, that one we have not agreed to,” he said.
Muchiri said further consultations had been scheduled in a bid to reach a final agreement with the government.”We scheduled another meeting, which could be tomorrow or the day after,” he added.
As such, Muchiri urged matatu operators to keep vehicles off the roads until a satisfactory resolution is reached.”
So in the meantime, it is our request that all our drivers and owners of vehicles continue keeping their vehicles at home and their parking spaces as we await better engagements,” he further said.
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