The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has condemned industry leaders for allegedly betraying a planned nationwide transport strike by secretly negotiating with the government. This action led to the cancellation of a strike organized to protest a significant hike in fuel prices.

• MAK rejected a KSh 10 diesel subsidy, calling it a "surrender" and not a victory.
• The alleged "betrayal" occurred on Tuesday, May 19, involving unnamed industry players and Cabinet Secretaries.
• The strike had united diverse transport sectors against a cumulative fuel price increase of up to KSh 76 per litre.

A commercial trailer belonging to Member of Parliament Paul Biego Polo was reportedly set ablaze in Naivasha during protests over rising fuel prices.

• The destroyed truck was valued at over Ksh20 million.
• The incident involved protesters linked to the ongoing transport sector unrest.
• The MP alleged the truck was deliberately targeted due to its origin from the North Rift region.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has blocked a significant tariff increase requested by the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), aiming to prevent further hikes in fuel pump prices for consumers.

• EPRA approved flat pipeline transport charges for the 2025/2026 cycle, with only marginal adjustments allowed in the following two years, rejecting KPC's request for immediate steeper hikes.
• The regulator's decision shields motorists from a potential surge, as increased distribution costs would have been passed on to consumers.
• This intervention comes amidst a national transport crisis and follows a significant mid-month fuel price increase.

William Ruto, the President of Kenya, attracted criticism online for celebrating Arsenal F.C.'s Premier League win while remaining silent on domestic fuel protests.

• Arsenal F.C. won the English Premier League after 22 years, prompting a congratulatory message from President William Ruto on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
• President William Ruto was criticized for prioritizing an international football event over addressing the ongoing fuel crisis and related public transport strike in Kenya.
• Online users highlighted the insensitivity of the celebratory post amidst reports of deaths and injuries linked to the domestic unrest, questioning the President's priorities and international travel spending.