Road Transport Sector

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Road Transport Sector

The Road Transport sector forms the backbone of our economy, connecting factories, ports, farms, warehouses, and businesses across Kenya and the region. TWU represents thousands of workers along the road transport value chain.

Workers/Occupations Represented:

- Long-distance truck drivers (local, regional, and cross-border)
- Transit and container freight drivers
- Fuel and hazardous cargo tanker drivers
- Matatu / PSV (Public Service Vehicle) drivers
- Bus and intercity coach drivers
- Delivery drivers (company-based and agency-based)
- Turn boys / loaders / conductors
- Fleet supervisors and transportation logistics staff

Why Join the Transport Workers Union?

Enforcement of legal working and rest hours to prevent fatigue-related accidents
Fair wages and allowances (night out, border crossing, time-based compensation)
Safe and decent rest stops along all transport corridors
Respect and dignity at check points/ports of entry
Social protection (SHA / NSSF / pension schemes)
Prevention of exploitation and unfair dismissals

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If you work in the air transport, road freight, or passenger transport industry, consider joining TAWU to be part of a collective effort towards better working conditions and fair treatment.