Transport operators strike enters day two
The nationwide transport shutdown has entered the second day after the Transport Sector Alliance failed to reach an agreement with government to resolve the crisis occasioned by the high fuel prices...
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A nationwide transport strike, now in its second day, has caused widespread disruption across Kenya due to high fuel prices. Transport operators and the Transport Sector Alliance are demanding a reversal of recent price increases.
- Transport operators are demanding a 35% reduction in fuel prices.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who are leading government talks.
- The strike has left thousands of commuters stranded and affected school attendance, highlighting the broader cost-of-living crisis.
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Matatu strike to continue as govt, operators fail to agree on fuel price cuts - May 2026
A nationwide matatu strike continues as government officials and matatu operators failed to reach an agreement on fuel price cuts Monday, May 18, 2026. However, the strike was suspended for one week following negotiations, allowing for high-level talks to continue between now and Tuesday, May 26. Super Metro announced it will lower bus fares after a temporary agreement secured a Ksh10 per litre reduction in diesel prices, with another Ksh10 drop expected next week. The Matatu Owners Association and digital cab operators agreed to resume normal public transport operations across the country. Meanwhile, a sector official publicly contradicted government ministers regarding a supposed agreement on fuel prices, stating 'With All Due Respect, There's No Deal'. Additionally, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi suggested that achieving cheaper fuel for matatus might necessitate increased prices for kerosene.
