Transport operators across Kenya are set to paralyze operations starting midnight Sunday in protest of the recent fuel price hike announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

• The nationwide strike, organized by the Transport Sector Alliance, aims to highlight the worsened cost of living for Kenyans due to increased fuel costs.
• Key demands include a reversal of the fuel price increase, standardization of kerosene prices, and a reduction of petrol and diesel prices to approximately Ksh 152 per litre.
• The alliance is also calling for the resignation of the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum and accountability for officials involved in the sale of substandard fuel.

Kenya's transport sector commenced a nationwide shutdown from midnight after 14 industry groups announced no vehicles would operate until the government reverses record-high fuel price increases.

• A litre of super petrol now costs Sh214.25 and diesel Sh242.92 in Nairobi.
• The Transport Sector Alliance, comprising various transport operators and private motorists, is leading the protest.
• Operators are demanding an immediate reversal of the May fuel increase and the resignation of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.

Dr. Oburu Oginga, an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, plans to meet with President William Ruto to discuss reducing the escalating cost of fuel in Kenya.

• Fuel prices have reached highs of Ksh 214 per litre for petrol and Ksh 242 per litre for diesel.
• The meeting aims to advocate for the review of domestic tax policies, specifically the VAT on fuel.
• Dr. Oburu Oginga stressed that while global shocks contribute, domestic tax policy needs addressing to alleviate citizen burden.

The National Police Service has warned of a firm crackdown on planned disruptions as various transport sector groups, including matatu operators, threaten a strike on Monday, June 18, over soaring fuel prices.

• Fuel prices have surged, with diesel increasing by Sh46.29 per litre to Sh242.92 and super petrol by Sh16.65 per litre to Sh214.25.
• Key organizations involved include the National Police Service, United Transport Association of Kenya (UTAK), Matatu Owners Association, and the Federation of Public Transport Sector.
• While the National Police Service states security measures are enhanced and disruptive conduct will be dealt with lawfully, some groups like the Federation of Public Transport Sector vow "strictly no movement of any vehicles."