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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The Standard
… Matatu Owners Association Chairperson Albert Karakacha said the sector was satisfied with the government’s interventions and would support efforts to stabilise the situation.“As players in the transport sector, we are happy with what we have agreed on. …
No change in fuel prices despite late-night State interventionCitizen Digital
… ort operators insisted they would only call off the strike if the government reduced diesel prices by Ksh.46. “And what we are urging the government is that they have a lot of pockets where they can find this money and fund this Ksh.46 we are looking for,” stated Albert Karakacha …
From Transcom to Harambee House: The high-stakes drama behind fuel strike dealCapital News
… We however want to warn that should the one week lapse before an agreement, then we will have no alternative but to resume the strike,” said MOA President Albert Karakacha. …
DP Kindiki Hails PSV Operators for Suspending Strike, Promises More Measures to Ease Fuel CostsCitizen Digital
… Matatu Owners Association president Albert Karakacha said the operators were ready for dialogue but claimed the government had not reached out. …
Operators vow to keep PSVs off roads until fuel prices fall, call strike peacefulThe Standard
FPTS CEO and RIG Owners Association chairman (C) Cornelius Chepsoi and Albert Karakacha (R), Matatu Owners Association chairman, during a press briefing in Nairobi, May 17, 2026. …
Fuel crisis sparks transport shutdownThe Standard
… Matatu Owners Association chairman Albert Karakacha has maintained that operators were not consulted before the fuel review and warned that roads could be paralysed if the government fails to respond. …
Police put matatu operators on notice over fuel strikeCitizen Digital
… On Friday, Matatu Owners Association President Albert Karakacha warned that operators would withdraw transport services until the government addressed their concerns over the rising cost of fuel. …
Motorist strike: Stakeholders demand disbandment of EPRA, lowering fuel pricesThe Standard
… s argued that the increase in pump prices has made operations unsustainable and will ultimately hurt ordinary Kenyans, directing all private and public service vehicles to “block all roads” on Monday, 18.According to the chairman of the Matatu Owners Association, Albert Karakacha …
Matatu strike looms, as fare increased by halfCitizen Digital
… Speaking on Friday, Matatu Owners Association President Albert Karakacha said operators had resolved to withdraw transport services until the government addresses their concerns. …
Matatu fares increased by 50% as operators call for countrywide strike from MondayMatatu 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.
5 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.
5 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 →