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May 19, 2026
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“With All Due Respect, There’s No Deal”: Matatu Official Publicly Contradicts Govt as Fuel Strike Continues

“With All Due Respect, There’s No Deal”: Matatu Official Publicly Contradicts Govt as Fuel Strike Continues

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi had stepped before cameras alongside Transport CS Davis Chirchir appearing confident that progress had been made. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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A nationwide matatu strike in Kenya continued after a sector official publicly contradicted government ministers regarding a supposed agreement on fuel prices.

  • The Matatu Owners Association rejected the government's proposed Sh10 reduction in diesel prices, demanding a cut of Sh30 to Sh35 per litre instead.
  • Kennedy Kaunda, Group CEO of the Tourist Guide Association, directly refuted claims of a deal made during talks with Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi (Energy) and Davis Chirchir (Transport).
  • The official's defiant statement, "With all due respect… there’s no deal. The strike is still on!", became a viral moment, highlighting public frustration over the rising cost of living.

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