Matatu Operators Launch Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Prices - June 2026

Matatu operators across Kenya have launched a nationwide strike to protest against escalating fuel prices, demanding immediate action to stabilize costs. The strike has disrupted public transportation services throughout the country and was addressed by Kiharu MP Ndidi Nyoro who spoke about the state of the nation focusing on the matatu strike. Two years after the KTN matatu strike brought the country to a standstill, Gen Z activists are still demanding justice and reforms. The economic impact of the Gen Z protests that occurred on Thursday, stemming from the nationwide matatu strike, is being discussed.

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