Matatu Operators Launch Nationwide Strike Over Rising Fuel Prices - May 2026

Kenya is experiencing a nationwide matatu strike as operators protest the escalating fuel prices that are significantly impacting their livelihoods. The protest is ongoing as of May 25th, 2026. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi disclosed that the Kenyan government has spent Sh28.1 billion on fuel subsidies as the country grapples with economic pressures and the cost of living. Over 17 people are reported to have died during protests held in Kenya against the rising cost of fuel. This strike has significantly disrupted transportation across the country.