Kenya Railways Suspends Commuter Train Services Ahead of Protests
Kenya Railways has suspended commuter train services on Monday ahead of planned Azimio la Umoja demonstrations.
The Kenya Railways management on Sunday said All Madaraka Express link trains between Nairobi Central Station and the Nairobi Terminus will run as scheduled.
“We do sincerely apologize to our esteemed customers for any inconvenience caused,” KRC said in the statement.
Commuter trains ply Syokimau, Ruiru, Embakasi, Kahawa West and Kikuyu routes in Nairobi.
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The opposition is set to hold protests on Monday and Thursday, this week, due to public demand.
According to Raila Odinga, the protests that have since been banned by the police, will continue until the President William Ruto-led regime gives in to their demands.
Raila wants the Cherera Four reinstated, IEBC servers opened and the cost of living lowered as promised during the campaign period.
On Sunday evening, the former prime minister accused DP Rigathi Gachagua of planning mayhem during the demos.
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“It has come to our attention that Gachagua is currently coordinating a major operation against planned Azimio la Umoja protest rallies scheduled to take place in Nairobi tomorrow,” he said.
He also alleged that youths had been recruited in Western and Nyanza regions to cause chaos.