Also known as: Matatu Owners Association Chairperson Albert Karakacha
Chairperson of the Matatu Owners Association expressing solidarity with families affected by the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
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Capital News
… According to Matatu Owners Association (MOA) Chairperson Albert Karakacha, there was heightened police activity along Mombasa Road, Thika Road, Jogoo Road and Waiyaki Way on Tuesday morning, leading to massive traffic snarl-ups and delays in transport operations across the city. …
Matatu Owners Protest Increased Police Checkpoints on Major Nairobi RoadsCapital News
… Matatu Owners Association Chairperson Albert Karakacha called on Public Service Vehicle operators to continue serving passengers as usual, saying the sector remains committed to maintaining stability and supporting economic activity. …
Nairobi RPC says unaware of June 25 Gen Z memorial march, assures public safetyCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 24 – Kenyans using public transport have been assured of uninterrupted services during Thursday’s planned Gen Z memorial protests, following a statement by Matatu Owners Association chairperson Albert Karakacha urging Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators to c …
Matatu Operators Assure Kenyans of Normal Transport During Gen Z Memorial ProtestsCitizen Digital
Matatu owners assure normal operations ahead of June 25 protests anniversary By Tonny Ndungu June 24, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter In a statement, MOA Chairperson Albert Karakacha expressed so …
Matatu owners assure normal operations ahead of June 25 protests anniversaryCitizen Digital
Matatu owners assure normal operations ahead of June 25 protests anniversary By Tonny Ndungu June 24, 2026 10:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter In a statement, MOA Chairperson Albert Karakacha expressed so …
Matatu owners assure normal operations ahead of June 25 protests anniversaryThe Standard
… MoA Chairman Albert Karakacha expressed solidarity with families affected by the events of June 25, 2024, while emphasizing the need for justice, accountability and national healing. …
Matatu Owners assure normal operations on June 25Citizen Digital
… We will not have a strike next week; we are going to work,” Matatu Owners Association (MOA) chairperson Albert Karakacha added. …
Matatu crews accuse leaders of betrayal after nationwide strike is called offCitizen Digital
Matatu operators end nationwide strike after talks with Ruto By Joseph Muia May 22, 2026 11:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Matatu Owners Association (MOA) Chairperson Albert Karakacha addresses the pres …
Matatu operators end nationwide strike after talks with RutoCapital News
… Matatu Owners Association of Kenya President Albert Karakacha praised Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for supporting negotiations, saying counties had lost significant revenue during the strike. …
Public transport federation ends fuel strike following State House talksCapital News
… Strike called off Matatu Owners Association of Kenya President Albert Karakacha praised Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja for supporting negotiations, saying counties had lost significant revenue during the strike. …
Ruto promises Sh10 diesel price cut as PSV operators call off nationwide strikeMatatu owners have raised concerns over increased police checkpoints on major Nairobi roads ahead of Saba Saba demonstrations, saying the operations have disrupted public transport services and caused traffic delays and commuter disruption.
3 hours ago · Capital News →
Matatu owners have raised concerns over increased police checkpoints on major Nairobi roads ahead of Saba Saba demonstrations, saying the operations have disrupted public transport services and caused traffic delays and commuter disruption.
3 hours ago · Capital News →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander said authorities have not received official notice of planned June 25 memorial marches marking the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests, though the government assures security measures are in place and urges Kenyans to continue normal activities.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Matatu Owners Association chairperson has assured the public of uninterrupted transport services during Thursday's Gen Z memorial protests, urging PSV operators to continue normal operations despite concerns over possible disruptions in major urban centres.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Matatu Owners Association has assured normal matatu operations during the anniversary of the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. MOA Chairperson Albert Karakacha expressed solidarity with families affected by the protests and called for justice, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Matatu Owners Association has assured the public that matatu operations will continue normally as Kenya marks the anniversary of the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. MOA Chairperson Albert Karakacha expressed solidarity with families affected by the protests while calling for justice, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Matatu Owners Association has assured commuters that public transport services will operate normally across the country on June 25, despite concerns over possible disruptions linked to commemorations marking the anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
Matatu operators have accused their national leaders of betrayal after a nationwide strike was called off, saying grievances over fuel hikes and rising operational costs were ignored. Operators remain grounded with heavy losses after more than three days off the road.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public transport operators have ended their nationwide strike following talks with President William Ruto at State House in Mombasa. The Federation of Public Transport Sector Chairperson said operators resolved to prioritise economic stability after the President committed to address challenges facing the sector.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Federation of Public Transport Sector called off a nationwide fuel strike following talks with President William Ruto at State House Mombasa, after the government agreed to address grievances including insurance claims, auctioneering practices, and fuel-related operating costs. The strike had caused major transport disruptions and forced thousands of commuters to walk long distances.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto promised a further Sh10 reduction in diesel prices in the June–July pricing cycle after meeting public transport sector players in Mombasa, prompting PSV operators to call off a nationwide strike. The government has spent billions through the Petroleum Development Fund and reduced VAT on petroleum products to cushion consumers from rising fuel costs linked to global oil supply disruptions.
22 May 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto said fuel prices remain unchanged following a Thursday government-transport stakeholder meeting in Mombasa, but directed the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority to reduce diesel prices by Sh10 in the June-July pricing cycle. Ruto characterised the fuel crisis as global rather than local and ruled out scrapping all taxes and levies on petroleum products.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
A nationwide matatu strike that lasted two days was called off Tuesday afternoon following negotiations between government and transport operators at Transcom House, Harambee House, and State House. The government tapped its fuel stabilisation fund to secure the agreement after operators initially demanded a Ksh.46 cut in diesel prices.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki commended public transport operators for suspending a nationwide fuel strike, calling it a patriotic act. He assured Kenyans that the government would continue interventions to ease fuel costs, including lowering VAT on petroleum products from 16 to 8 percent and investing over Sh12 billion in subsidies.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Transport operators have halted services nationwide, calling it a peaceful protest against high fuel prices and taxes they say are unsustainable. The Rig Owners Association chairman said the industry can no longer absorb fuel costs and called for government to reduce prices and scrap taxes.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Matatu operators, truckers, ride-hailing drivers and private vehicle owners have announced a nationwide suspension of transport services, citing soaring fuel prices and a worsening economic climate.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
The National Police Service has warned transport sector agitators that disruptive conduct during a planned matatu strike on May 18 will be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law, as matatu operators, boda boda associations, and logistics players threaten to withdraw vehicles and block highways in protest over recent fuel price increases by Epra (diesel up Sh46.29 per litre, super petrol up Sh16.65 per litre).
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
Transport sector players under the Transport Alliance umbrella have announced a nationwide strike beginning Monday, demanding the immediate disbandment of EPRA and lowering of fuel prices, accusing the government of imposing "sharp and unjustified" price increases that have worsened the cost of living.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Matatu operators and transport lobby groups have increased fares by 50 per cent and threatened a strike beginning Monday, protesting rising fuel costs that they say make operations unsustainable. The groups have called for all vehicles to be withdrawn from roads countrywide to pressure the government into responding.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Public transport operators have announced a nationwide strike beginning Monday in protest against rising fuel prices, and have implemented an immediate 50 per cent increase in fares, citing increased operational costs.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →