Matatu owners have complained the current crackdown has been turned into a witch-hunt where police are harassing them. Normal traffic officers would know what they are doing but these officers are only out to harass people,” Mbugua said. Matatu Owners Association chairman Simon Kimutai agreed with Mbugua, saying most PSVs are compliant but police are looking for petty offences in order to extort money from them. Thousands of commuters on Monday walked long distances to work after most matatu operators withdrew their vehicles from the roads protesting against the enforcement of Michuki rules. The matatu operators later on Monday called off the nationwide strike and apologised to commuters for the inconvenience.

Source: The Star November 15, 2018 20:26 UTC