The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has assured Kenyans that public transport services will continue uninterrupted as the country marks the first anniversary of the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. The association has urged transport operators and the public to remain peaceful, exercise restraint, and prioritize safety during the commemorations.
Highlights
- MOA says matatu operations will continue as normal across the country.
- The association expressed solidarity with families affected by the June 2024 protests.
- Transport operators have been urged to remain calm and professional.
- MOA condemned violence, looting, vandalism, and destruction of property.
- Stakeholders have been called upon to promote peace and dialogue.
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Matatu Sector Pledges Uninterrupted Services
The Matatu Owners Association has moved to reassure commuters that public transport services will remain operational as Kenyans commemorate the events of June 25, 2024.
In a statement released ahead of the anniversary, MOA Chairperson Albert Karakacha emphasized that the transport sector remains committed to facilitating the movement of people and goods while maintaining public safety.
He urged matatu owners, drivers, conductors, and other transport workers to continue carrying out their duties responsibly and professionally.
Tribute to Victims of June 2024 Protests
The association also took a moment to acknowledge the families and loved ones affected by the anti-Finance Bill protests that swept across the country last year.
Karakacha noted that justice, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law remain important pillars in the country’s healing process as Kenya reflects on one of its most significant moments of civic action.
Call for Peace and Restraint
As thousands of Kenyans prepare to mark the anniversary, the association called for calm and responsible conduct from all parties.
MOA stressed that while citizens have a constitutional right to assemble and express their views, public safety must remain a priority.
The organization further urged transport operators to avoid actions that could escalate tensions and instead focus on serving the public efficiently.
Violence Strongly Condemned
The association strongly condemned acts of violence, vandalism, arson, looting, and destruction of property, warning that such incidents undermine national stability and economic progress.
According to MOA, the safety of passengers, transport workers, businesses, and the wider public remains paramount.
Appeal for National Unity
Karakacha also called on community leaders, civil society groups, businesses, and government institutions to work together in promoting peace and constructive dialogue.
He emphasized the need for collective efforts aimed at strengthening justice, accountability, and national unity as the country remembers the events that shaped public discourse over the past year.
As the nation reflects on the events of June 2024, calls for peace, accountability, and unity continue to shape conversations about Kenya’s future.
