00:01Public transport operators in Kenya have suspended their nationwide strike for one week after talks with the government,
00:08ending two days of deadly protests that killed at least four people and injured more than 30.
00:14Residents say the demonstrations have disrupted daily life and hurt businesses.
00:22The two-day protests has negatively impacted us as Kenyans as there was no usual activity within the central business
00:30district,
00:30and the government was not able to collect taxes.
00:33We are appealing for a reduction in fuel costs as the commodities used by both the rich and poor.
00:42Thousands of communities across Kenya were left stranded for a second day straight Tuesday,
00:48as public transport operators kept vehicles off the roads amid the protests.
00:53I am not happy as I haven't been able to work properly and my children have not been able to
00:57go to school due to the lack of transport.
01:04Protesters clashed with police and burned tires along major highways, bringing traffic to a standstill.
01:11In the capital, residents described their growing frustration.
01:33Talks broke down after transport operators demanded lower fuel prices.
01:37The government has blamed global energy disruptions linked to the Iran conflict,
01:42while the opposition accused corrupt business interests of driving prices higher.
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