The government and stakeholders in the transport sector have reached an agreement that brought an end to a strike which had begun to disrupt economic activities across the country.
The industrial action had raised concerns over a potential slowdown in the economy as the movement of goods and services was increasingly affected.
Speaking after the negotiations, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the decision to call off the strike followed consensus on key issues that had caused the standoff.
He noted that delays in reaching a resolution were largely due to hardline positions taken by both the government and industry players.
“There was a need for in-depth discussions to ensure that stakeholders’ concerns are addressed without destabilising the economy,” Murkomen said.
According to the agreement, the government committed to reviewing some of the policies that had triggered complaints from transport operators.
It also pledged to involve stakeholders more closely in future decisions affecting the sector. The move is seen as part of efforts to ease pressure that had started to build among businesses and consumers reliant on transport services.
On their part, transport operators acknowledged that the high cost of fuel had significantly strained their operations, pushing them to take industrial action.
They warned that without a long-term solution, the sector could continue to face instability, with wider implications for the economy.
Economic analysts have described the deal as a critical step in restoring market stability, especially at a time when the cost of living remains high.
They noted that the strike had already begun to disrupt supply chains and drive up the prices of essential goods.
However, there are growing calls for the government to fully implement the agreed measures to prevent a recurrence of similar disruptions.
Stakeholders emphasised the importance of continuous dialogue and transparency in policymaking to sustain stability in the transport sector.
The end of the strike is expected to bring relief to wananchi and businesses, with transport services gradually returning to normal operations in the coming days..