Nationwide Matatu Strike Disrupts Transport as Operators Protest Fuel Costs - June 2026

Nationwide matatu strike action has commenced across Kenya as public transport operators protest escalating fuel costs. A nationwide matatu strike has been called in Kenya as operators protest against escalating fuel prices, significantly disrupting public transportation across the country. The Kenyan government has announced plans to reduce the price of diesel in its next fuel pricing announcement, expected to bring relief to consumers. A horrific head-on collision between a matatu and a trailer on the Bungoma–Webuye Road early Wednesday morning resulted in a tragic loss of life, killing five people.