Operadores de matatus insistem em um corte maior no preço dos combustíveis

A suspensão de uma semana da greve dos matatus está perdendo força enquanto os operadores exigem uma redução de 46 xelins nos preços dos combustíveis.

Durante a reunião de emergência, Kennedy Kaunda afirmou que não concordou com a declaração do governo, exceto quanto ao horário para deixar a sala. Ele enfatizou que o único acordo foi sobre o momento de sair do salão.

O ministro Opiyo Wandayi anunciou um corte de 10 xelins nos preços do diesel. No entanto, os líderes do setor de matatus disseram que a medida foi insuficiente.

Albert Karakacha declarou que a exigência mínima permanece em 46 xelins e que esperam novas negociações antes de terça-feira. Peter Mwangi negou alegações de suborno e destacou a cooperação com o governador de Nairóbi.

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