Maandamano Embu

Added: 2026-05-20

[00:00:00]It was lit on several roads in Embu town and nearby areas following the ongoing strike in the country to protest the increase in fuel prices. Public transport vehicles went on strike, bringing transport activities to a complete standstill. In addition, many vehicles were parked at several stations, forcing residents to walk for long periods of time. Traders also closed their shops fearing violence while security officers patrolled. In the city, in several neighborhoods, riot police officers went around to put out fires that had been lit on the streets and caused traffic congestion. Boda boda drivers were interested in carrying passengers but were prevented from doing so while being asked to join their colleagues on strike.

[00:00:44]Well, I see few people, I see jobs are closed, I also see if you look, there are very few cars and motorcycles that are currently working. Therefore, I would like to urge the entire government, from the President to the MCA, to look into the plight of Kenyans. Hey, taxis are too high, remove the tax, at least that way Kenyans can breathe. Well, I can tell the government to come and look at it until the war is over, remove the taxi fare and let it be zero until the war is over so that fuel can return to normal. If this is the case, the strikes should stop, if this is the case, the things that make the citizens complain like this, the things that are put on top of things, comment, now even we, the bikers and the cars, are really struggling, you win over the day from morning to evening, you go to a house without anything, the shilling you get if you carry three or four people, you run for a petition, the day ends like that, if you have nothing, I would ask the government to have mercy on us, if there is another way, you are waiting for 2027, first start having mercy on us, fix things so that things are right, we will give you votes and if not, forget the votes of the citizens.