Matatu strike in Nairobi city affect means of transport

Matatu strike in Nairobi has affected many Nairobians. People from all parts in Nairobi were today 5th March 2014 forced to walk to their respective destinations due to the strike. The matatu operators blocked all the major roads entering town as they stage a demonstration due to increase of parking fees by Nairobi county government on all public service vehicles. The taxis were not left out as well, they have all participated in the strike.

The Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo has issued a directive for all the matatus that have blocked the roads been stripped off their number plates. Mr Kimaiyo is facing the heat since movement in Nairobi has been affected. This is of high risk and threat to Kenyan Economy since most people today didn't go to work or reach work but cannot work as usual for fear of transport back to their residential places.

The County government of Nairobi has indicated that no negotiations will be done until the strike is called off. Nairobi residents are now in a serious problem on how they will commute. At the moment all the matatu owners and their employees have staged a protest to Governor Kidero's office.