Vihiga county: Vihiga County Women Representative Beatrice Adagala is urging the government to initiate discussions with key stakeholders to address the ongoing transport paralysis in the county due to the increase in fuel prices. The situation has caused significant disruptions in daily life, impeding access to essential services and affecting people’s ability to travel safely to work and school.
According to Kenya News Agency, Beatrice Adagala, in an official statement, emphasized the severe economic pressures faced by citizens. She called for the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the National Treasury, the Ministry of Transport, EPRA, and other relevant stakeholders to quickly resolve the current stalemate. She stressed the need for sustainable interventions to cushion transport operators and ordinary citizens from the rising cost pressures.
Adagala highlighted that the situation impacts families, businesses, students, workers, and the broader economy, necessitating urgent and practical solutions that prioritize citizens’ interests. She directed her appeal to the highest levels of economic and energy planning, acknowledging that a coordinated government effort is required.
She challenged key state organs to swiftly draft immediate cushioning measures and urged stakeholders to move beyond short-term solutions, focusing instead on sustainable interventions to protect transport operators’ investments and public purchasing power.
Adagala praised the residents of Vihiga County for their maturity and restraint during the disruptions, despite mounting hardships and widespread frustration. While transport issues have caused massive inconveniences across the region, Vihiga has remained largely peaceful.
‘I wish to thank the residents of Vihiga County for remaining calm, patient, and orderly despite the inconveniences caused. Let us continue to uphold peace and understanding as we collectively look forward to a swift resolution,’ she stated.
Government officials from the targeted ministries have been urged to respond to the women representative’s demands, but pressure is mounting as local transport unions threaten prolonged go-slows if a resolution is not reached soon.
