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Originally published by Nation Newstop
May 19, 2026
1d ago
Inside give-and-take talks that ended matatu strike

Stakeholders say they have called off the strike for a week, but they will withdraw their vehicles from the roads if the government does not address their issues...
✨ Key Highlights
Matatu operators have suspended their strike over high fuel prices for one week following government negotiations. The strike, which crippled transportation for two days, has been challenging for both citizens and the economy.
- The Kenyan government offered a diesel price reduction of Sh10.06 per litre, a figure deemed insufficient by stakeholders.
- Key figures involved included Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi, and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.
- The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) reported losses exceeding Sh500 million since the strike began.
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