Hiked bus fares, high prices of goods and services to dampen the Christmas spiritPassengers waiting to travel to various destinations at the Nakuru matatu termini on December 15, 2019. [Mercy Kahenda, Standard]Some Nakuru and Eldoret residents have opted not to travel to their rural homes to celebrate Christmas with their families, citing tough economic times. A spot check by The Standard showed that public service vehicles have hiked fares to various destinations by between 50-100 per cent. In Eldoret, unlike in the past years when the main bus terminus was overwhelmed with passengers, many have opted not travel to their rural homes. Matatu fares have not been hiked,” revealed a North Rift Sacco official, who only identified himself as John.

Source: Standard Digital December 23, 2019 16:18 UTC