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May 18, 2026

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Matatu strike to continue as govt, operators fail to agree on fuel price cuts

Matatu strike to continue as govt, operators fail to agree on fuel price cuts

The government and matatu operators have failed to reach an agreement on fuel price adjustments after closed-door talks on diesel cuts and kerosene parity...

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A nationwide matatu strike continues as government officials and matatu operators failed to reach an agreement on fuel price cuts Monday, May 18, 2026.

The strike crippled public transport across Kenya, leaving thousands of commuters stranded.
Key figures involved include Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and chief executive officer of the Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) Kushian Muchiri.
Four people were killed and 348 arrested during protests linked to the strike.

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