Raila ditches high-end guzzlers, takes matatu to work

Azimio leader Raila Odinga on Monday ditched his high-end vehicles and opted to take a matatu to work.

This comes a few days after he asked Kenyans to carpool, walk or use public service vehicles to work, over the high cost of living.

In a video seen by the Star, the former Prime Minister is seen walking from his home to a bus stop, where he engages Kenyans, buys newspapers and then boards a Matatu.

“Embracing the convenience and camaraderie of public transport heading to work this morning,” Raila said.

He was accompanied by his aides.

On June 27, Raila, during a Kamukunji rally urged Kenyans to walk to work in order to deny President William Ruto fuel tax.

He said the sum effect of this move was to limit the consumption of petrol and diesel by public service vehicles.

“One way, to do this is to carpool. Let us arrange to make regular journeys in a single vehicle whenever possible. Give each other a ride. Cut down on non-essential travel. Walk instead of driving whenever possible,” Raila said.

“I appeal to all the employers to allow their workers time to walk to and from work,” he added.

The opposition leader also appealed to Matatu operators to carry excess passengers to limit the number of vehicles used thereby limiting fuel consumption.

“I appeal to the Matatu owners to support tax boycotts. While observing safety measures, maintain the current fare but double your carrying capacity as part of the civil disobedience,” Raila said.    BY THE STAR