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.