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Originally published by KBC Top Storiestop
April 15, 2026
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Matatu operators announce fare hike after fuel price increase
Commuters across the country are set to pay more for bus fare after public service vehicle operators announced an increase in transport charges following new fuel prices released by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA)...
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Public service vehicle operators in Kenya, including Matatu operators, have announced an increase in bus fares of up to 30 percent effective Wednesday, April 15, following a substantial rise in fuel prices.
- Fuel prices have increased by Ksh28.69 per litre for super petrol and Ksh40.30 per litre for diesel.
- The Matatu Owners Association, led by Chairman Albert Karakacha, and the Kenya Transporters Association (KTA), chaired by Newton Wang’oo, confirmed the fare adjustments.
- Transport costs are estimated to have risen by 13 to 14 percent due to fuel being a major operating expense.
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