Kenyan Matatu Operators Launch Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Prices - July 2026

Kenyan matatu operators have initiated a nationwide strike protesting escalating fuel prices, demanding immediate action to address the rising costs impacting their livelihoods. This action is being taken by matatu operators in protest against escalating fuel prices. Meanwhile, Kenyan leaders are accusing critics of actively working to undermine the government, particularly in the face of the nationwide matatu strike. A postmortem examination has confirmed that Cecil Ouma died from a close-range gunshot wound, with this finding coming amidst the nationwide matatu strike.