After a huge demonstration led by Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga last Friday, the Azimio brigade is warming up for yet another Maandamano which the leadership has described as “one that will bring the nation on a standstill.”
Last Friday, for the first time, the crowds overpowered the police who were raining teargas and water cannons all over to access the Central Business District (CBD). For Wednesday, Azimio is promising to do more than just access the Nairobi CBD.
Given that President of Iran will be in the country, it will be interesting how the security personnel will handle the situation. The Azimio brigade seems to have learned the tactics of the police and will most likely outsmart them once again.
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But is not just Azimio that is planning to have protests on Wednesday (July 12, 2023.) There shall be at least three protests in Nairobi alone, meaning the country is about to witness one of the biggest showdowns ever witnessed.
Taxi association protests are set for this Wednesday. Taxi-hailing apps announced a nationwide strike. They have highlighted several key concerns that they seek to address, which include; insecurity, escalating fuel prices, and pay rates set by digital companies.
In what might change everything, PSV Protests are also scheduled to take place. Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) issued a 21-day strike notice over the mandatory re-testing exercise conducted by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) with the deadline lapsing on Wednesday.
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Supported by long-distance drivers and boda boda operators, the PSV operators argued that the mandatory re-testing was punitive and aimed at frustrating motorists.
They sought to be involved in the decision-making process in a bid to guarantee positive changes within the sector. “The association calls for constructive dialogue between the Ministry of Transport, the NTSA, and stakeholders to address concerns and find mutually beneficial solutions that prioritize safety while supporting driver’s well-being,” read part of a statement by the Long-Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODDCA).
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