… 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. …
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… 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 half… 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 Monday
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Matatu crews angry after leaders call off nationwide strike
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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.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Yesterday
Matatu crews angry after leaders call off nationwide strike
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.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Matatu operators call off nationwide strike after talks with Ruto
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 →
Public transport federation ends fuel strike after Ruto talks
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 →
Ruto promises Sh10 diesel price cut as PSV strike ends
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 →
Fuel prices unchanged now, diesel cut planned for June-July
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 →
Tuesday 19 May
Government ends fuel strike after tense negotiations with transport operators
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 praises PSV operators for suspending fuel strike
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 →
Monday 18 May
Transport operators shut down services demanding fuel price cuts
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 →
Transport operators announce nationwide service suspension over fuel prices
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 →
Sunday 17 May
Police warn matatu operators against planned strike over fuel prices
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 →
Saturday 16 May
Transport sector announces nationwide strike over fuel prices
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 threaten strike over fuel costs, raise fares 50%
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 →
Friday 15 May
Matatu operators announce 50% fare hike, plan nationwide Monday strike
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 →