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Ride-hailing drivers threaten protests over fuel price rises

Transport operators are planning mass demonstrations in response to recent fuel cost increases.

Ride-hailing drivers in Kenya are threatening to stage protests over recent fuel price increases. The latest rise in fuel costs has placed mounting strain on transport operators across the sector.

The threatened action could have wider implications for commuters, with potential increases in ride-hailing fares and knock-on effects for daily travel costs. The dispute centres on the impact of fuel price movements on the operating costs faced by drivers.