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Matatu strike brings city to a halt

PSVs along Moi avenue, Nairobi after matatu operators went on strike on Thursday
to protest at new traffic laws. [Photo: Ali Alale/Standard]

By Caroline Rwenji and Cyrus Ombati

NAIROBI; KENYA: Most routes in Nairobi remained a no go-zone Thursday evening as goons attacked and robbed motorists and pedestrians following a matatu operators’ strike.

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