President William Ruto has denied pressuring transport stakeholders to end their strike, asserting the decision was theirs after understanding the government's position on fuel prices.

• The government unveiled relief measures including a Ksh10 drop in diesel prices.
• The strike was called off by the Matatu Owners Association (MOA) stakeholders.
• Some matatu workers, including the Matatu Workers Union (MWU), threatened further action, claiming exclusion from talks.

Drivers and conductors in Kenya's public transport sector have expressed their exclusion from crucial discussions regarding the fuel crisis.

• They claim to have been sidelined despite being directly impacted by rising fuel prices.
• The disgruntled workers represent key players in the matatu industry.
• This exclusion comes amid ongoing negotiations about the ongoing fuel crisis, highlighting a disconnect between stakeholders and those on the ground.

Matatu workers, through the Matatu Workers Union (MWU) and Long Distance Drivers and Conductors Association (LODCA), are threatening a nationwide strike over their exclusion from crucial fuel price reduction negotiations.

• Workers demand inclusion in talks, threatening a strike after being shut out of recent government and employer discussions.
• Maurice Oduor, Secretary General of MWU, highlighted that employers have not adjusted earnings despite rising fuel costs.
• A recent deal that reduced diesel prices by Ksh10 was negotiated without driver or conductor representation, failing to address their concerns about rising operational costs and stagnant pay.

Kenya is experiencing a nationwide matatu strike as operators protest escalating fuel prices. The ongoing industrial action is disrupting public transportation across the country.

• Operators are protesting rising fuel prices.
• The strike involves numerous matatu operators.
• The article features Birungi Korutaro, CEO at Kilimo Trust, as a "Captain of Industry."

Matatu operators are protesting their exclusion from recent government discussions concerning fuel prices and their impact on the transport sector.

• The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) and other government officials met with transport stakeholders.
• Matatu operators feel their concerns are not being adequately represented in these critical talks.
• This exclusion could lead to further disagreements and potential disruptions within the public transport system.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Kenya and other nations to avoid prolonged fuel subsidies amidst rising global energy costs, warning they can worsen inflation and strain public finances.

• IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva cautioned that sustained energy price surges hurt poorer families and businesses.
• The IMF recommends targeted cash transfers for vulnerable households and government-backed loans for businesses instead of broad fuel subsidies.
• This warning follows recent sharp fuel price increases in Kenya, including a Ksh16.65 per litre rise for petrol and Ksh46.29 for diesel, sparking protests from transport operators.