Sakaja Reveals New Deadline for Deal with Matatu Operators
Super Petrol prices increased in the May-June cycle to retail at Ksh214.25 per litre in Nairobi, but EPRA lowered diesel marginally...
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The Kenyan government is targeting a deal with Matatu operators by Friday, May 23, to end fuel price protests. The agreement aims to provide relief to Kenyans while ensuring the government continues to collect taxes.
- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja expressed confidence in reaching an agreement by Friday.
- Public transport operators, including Matatu Owners Association, staged protests against high fuel prices, leading to a temporary suspension for dialogue.
- Recent EPRA gazetted prices saw a Ksh10.06 reduction in diesel per litre but a drastic Ksh38.60 increase in kerosene.
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Nationwide Matatu Strike Suspended After Fuel Price Protests - May 2026
The nationwide matatu strike in Kenya has been suspended for one week following crucial meetings aimed at addressing operator concerns over rising fuel prices. The Kenyan government is targeting a deal with Matatu operators by Friday, May 23, to end fuel price protests. A nationwide matatu strike is underway across Kenya as operators protest the recent surge in fuel prices, with the Mt Kenya region emerging as a new hotspot for anti-government demonstrations. The Motorists Association of Kenya has accused leaders from the PSV and Transport Sector subsectors of betraying a transport alliance by suspending the strike without full consultation. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has stated that no further immediate fuel price cuts are expected despite ongoing talks with public transport operators, pointing to a recent reduction in diesel prices.
