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![Motorcycle operators barricade the Nairobi-Mombasa road near Athi River town yesterday. They accused the Machakos county government of hiking the sticker levy from Sh200 to Sh300 monthly. [PHOTO: PETERSON GITHAIGA/STANDARD]](https://cdn.standardmedia.co.ke/images/tuesday/demo-14114-main.jpg) |
| Motorcycle operators barricade the Nairobi-Mombasa road near Athi River town yesterday. They accused the Machakos county government of hiking the sticker levy from Sh200 to Sh300 monthly. [PHOTO: PETERSON GITHAIGA/STANDARD] |
By PETERSON GITHAIGA and VICTOR NZUMA
Transport along the Nairobi-Mombasa road near Athi River town was halted for several hours after the highway was barricaded by rioting motorcyclists and matatu operators.
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