July 2024 - Kenya - Ride-Hailing Drivers Strike: Calls for Better Compensation and Control Over Pricing

Kenyan ride-hailing drivers are on a five-day strike to demand fair pay and the removal of value-added taxes on their earnings.

Drivers seek inclusion in Uber and Bolt's pricing decisions, arguing they should influence prices since they handle operational costs.

The strike comes after a government directive that capped the platforms' commission at 18%, a move drivers contend is insufficient in addressing their financial concerns.

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