Truckers at the Malaba border post continue to strike

On 21 October 2008 truckers at the Malaba border post between Kenya and Uganda are continuing a strike to protest the condition of the customs parking lot. The strike, which started on 20 October, froze trade between the two countries. The drivers are trying to express their concerns over the lot and the road leading to it, stating that accidents have occurred as a result of the poor conditions. Traffic between other border points was not affected, however, Malaba is the main control point for goods and services between the two countries.