“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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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.
