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Originally published by The Standardtop
May 19, 2026
15h ago
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
The talks however did not yield any fruits with the owners insisting that the strike would go on since their demands were not met...
✨ Key Highlights
A nationwide matatu strike entered its second day, causing significant disruption to public transport across Kenya. Commuters faced hardship as matatus remained off the roads, though operations began to resume in the afternoon after negotiations.
- The strike was called off after discussions involving matatu owners, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, leading to a suspension for seven days of negotiations.
- Despite a Sh10 reduction in diesel prices, which now retail at Sh232.96 per litre in Nairobi, the initial talks failed to immediately resolve the standoff.
- Protests and clashes with police were reported in various locations, including Thika Road at Githurai 45 and Kamiti Road, as youths demonstrated against high fuel prices.
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