Nairobians may not be able to get to work on Wednesday, 22nd August. This is because Matatu owners are planning to bring Nairobi to a standstill on Wednesday as they protest the new tax levies on fuel.
Through their communication platforms including social media, Motorists Association of Kenya has directed drivers and public transport staff to park their vehicles in the middles of roads and walk away in protest.
Kenya Motorists Association confirmed that the protest will take place for 3 hours from 7.30 AM, strategically to coincide with the morning rush-hour.
Updated Notice
Please note that the protest against VAT high fuel prices set
for Wednesday 22 August 2018 is still on. However, time for parking your vehicles on the road has been extended by 3 hours. That is from 7:30 A.M to
10.30 A.M. Share Widely.#KOT #MakAdvocacy #WhyVote pic.twitter.com/eK209wlVaK— Motorist Association (@motoristsoffice) August 17, 2018
The new revelation means that you may only work for three days this week with Matiang’i already having declared Tuesday a public holiday.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has declared Tuesday a public holiday to mark Idd-ul-Adha.
Eid ul-Adhaa is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Abraham to follow Allah’s (God’s) command to sacrifice his son. Eid ul-Adha marks the end of Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
It is one of the two Eid celebrations – Eid ul-Adha and Eid ul-Fitr – and is often considered the holier of the two.
During the festival, Muslims around the world will gather to mark one of the holiest days in the religious calendar.
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Large groups get together to pray while enjoying feasts and wearing their best clothing.
The festival, which is expected to begin in the evening of August 21, will end on August 25.
Traditionally, the festival lasts for four days but public holidays vary around the world – with Arab countries observing a nine-day public holiday.
During the festival, friends and family gather together to exchange gifts and money and eat traditional food.
It is tradition to give gifts and be given new clothes during Eid ul-Adha. Sacrifice is a huge part of the tradition.