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Originally published by Capital Newstop
May 19, 2026
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Murkomen, Wandayi and Transport Stakeholders to Address Nation on Fuel Protest Talks
The high-level engagement comes after matatu operators rejected a government-backed proposal to lower diesel prices by Sh10, insisting that the reduction was insufficient and demanding a deeper cut of at least Sh30 per litre. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.c..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Energy and Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi are set to address the nation on Tuesday afternoon regarding the ongoing matatu strike over fuel prices, following the collapse of initial talks.
- The negotiations aim to resolve a nationwide transport paralysis caused by operators rejecting a Sh10 diesel price reduction, demanding at least Sh30.
- Key figures include Cabinet Secretaries Kipchumba Murkomen and Opiyo Wandayi, alongside public transport sector stakeholders.
- The strike has led to disrupted services, affecting commuters and businesses, and resulted in four deaths, 30 injuries, and 348 arrests during related protests.
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