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May 16, 2026
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Motorists, Boda Bodas, & Digital Cabs Announce Nationwide Strike

Motorists, Boda Bodas, & Digital Cabs Announce Nationwide Strike

The motorists are also demanding the disbandment of EPRA over exploitive fuel pricing that has now pitted the transporters against their customers, who are decrying the high rates...

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Motorists, boda boda riders, digital cab operators, and truckers nationwide announced a strike starting Monday, May 18, in protest against the latest fuel price increase by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

  • Fuel prices have surged, with super petrol up by Ksh16.65 per litre to Ksh214.25 and diesel by Ksh46.29 per litre to Ksh242.92.
  • The Transport Alliance, representing various transport sectors, issued the joint statement after a meeting in Nairobi.
  • Operators are demanding an immediate withdrawal of the price hike, the disbandment of EPRA, and the liberalization of fuel pricing.

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