Matatu operators defy return-to-work appeal

Public transport in Nairobi and many parts of the country was paralysed for the second day as matatu operators ignored a plea to return to work. Thousands of commuters were stranded in many parts of the city while striking operators attacked a few of their colleagues who wanted to resume work. Transport PS Cyrus Njiru threatened to revoke licenses of matatu operators on strike. He said the government will not relent until the laws are obeyed. He addressed a press conference at the ministry headquarters late yesterday as thousands of Kenyans continued to trek to and from their places of work...