Nationwide matatu strike kicks off! Here’s what you need to know
A nationwide strike by players in Kenya’s transport sector officially kicked off at midnight on Monday after industry stakeholders unanimously agreed to suspend operations over rising fuel prices. In a joint statement released on Sunday, the Transport Sector Alliance announced ..
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A nationwide strike by players in Kenya’s transport sector officially kicked off at midnight on Monday, May 18, 2026, following a unanimous decision by industry stakeholders to suspend operations due to rising fuel prices.
- The strike has garnered support from approximately 99 percent of transport subsectors, including passenger services, cargo, ride-hailing, boda bodas, and private motorists.
- The strike is spearheaded by the Transport Sector Alliance, a coalition representing major transport groups like the Federation of Public Transport Sector and the Matatu Owners Association.
- Key demands include the immediate reversal of fuel price increases, a reduction in petrol and diesel prices to approximately KSh152 per litre, the resignation of the Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, and an end to recurring fuel shortages.
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Commuters on Mombasa Road forced to walk to work as matatu strike kicks off - May 2026
A nationwide matatu strike has left thousands of commuters stranded across Nairobi and its environs, significantly disrupting Monday morning peak-hour travel. Commuters along Mombasa Road, Kangemi, and Kinoo along Waiyaki Way were forced to walk to their workplaces as public transportation came to a halt. Police clashed with protesters at Kihunguro, Ruiru bypass, as the strike commenced. Meanwhile, Treasury CS John Mbadi planned urgent talks with President Ruto to lower fuel prices following significant hikes and a threatened nationwide strike by transport operators. Bus and matatu operators had threatened to halt services starting Monday, citing unresolved grievances with the government over fuel costs.
