Matatu operators to revise fares after pump prices drop

Kenyan matatu operators are expected to revise fares following the government's decision to lower fuel prices by reducing VAT from 13% to 8%.

Chaos in Nairobi CBD as Some Matatu Operators Stage Protest

Matatu operators from the Mwiki route staged a protest in the Nairobi CBD on Wednesday, May 6, disrupting public transport and citing ongoing extortion, insecurity, and interference from unknown groups.

Matatu Operators Announce 50% Fare Hike, Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Price Shock

Matatu operators have announced a proposed 50% fare hike and threatened a nationwide strike starting Monday if the government fails to intervene on rising fuel costs.

Matatu Fares Increased by 50% as Operators Call for Nationwide Strike

Nairobi commuters face a 50% increase in matatu fares and a nationwide Public Service Vehicle (PSV) strike starting Monday, May 18.

Opposition condemns arrest of fuel-price protesters

“Daylight Robbery”- Taxpayers Slam Matatu Operators Over Hiked Fares

Taxpayers Association of Kenya has accused matatu operators of engaging in "daylight robbery" due to steep fare hikes that allegedly far exceed increased fuel costs.