… Federation of Public Transport Sector CEO Kushian Muchiri said the government had finally acknowledged the seriousness of the operators’ concerns. …
DP Kindiki Hails PSV Operators for Suspending Strike, Promises More Measures to Ease Fuel CostsKenya Minute.
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Federation of Public Transport Sector
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Organization leading public transport strike action over fuel prices, suspending operations for negotiations through May 26, 2026.
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- May 2026
Kalonzo defends fuel strike as legitimate government response
… Confirming the strike call-off, Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) CEO Kushian Muchiri urged all operators to resume business as they await the final decision after the negotiation period. …
Matatu strike called off for one week to allow for fuel price negotiations… ce reduction. “We have just had a breakthrough, not because we are satisfied but because we want to give negotiations a chance,” the official said. “If this is not taken seriously within the seven days we have given, the strike will be back.” Federation of Public Transport Sector …
Sakaja Seeks Loan Amnesty for Matatu Operators as Government Suspends Fuel Strike for a Week… Federation of Public Transport Sector CEO Kushian Muchiri, speaking on behalf of the Federation of Public Transport Sector, said operators agreed to the temporary truce after the government showed renewed commitment to engagement. …
Matatu operators suspend nationwide strike for one week in fresh talks… ce reduction. “We have just had a breakthrough, not because we are satisfied but because we want to give negotiations a chance,” the official said. “If this is not taken seriously within the seven days we have given, the strike will be back.” Federation of Public Transport Sector …
Govt announces suspension of fuel strike until Tuesday to allow further talks
… Federation of Public Transport Sector chairman Edwin Mukabanah apologised to commuters affected by the two-day strike and said talks had intensified since Monday."We would like to apologise to customers inconvenienced by the strike. …
Relief for commuters as matatu strike suspended for one week… erson of the Association of Matatu Transport Owners. “On behalf of the association, we urge all operators to resume operations immediately to help Kenyans resume normal activities, but within seven days, we will have direction,” Muchiri added.Federation of Public Transport Sector …
Sakaja pleads for loan relief as Matatu strike is suspended for talks… every Kenyan citizen,” the alliance said in a joint statement on Sunday. “The ordinary mwananchi is the ultimate victim of high fuel prices, paying more for transport, food, electricity and essential commodities.” The TSA brings together the Federation of Public Transport Sector …
Kalonzo backs fuel strike, terms it legitimate response to govt stance… every Kenyan citizen,” the alliance said in a joint statement on Sunday. “The ordinary mwananchi is the ultimate victim of high fuel prices, paying more for transport, food, electricity and essential commodities.” The TSA brings together the Federation of Public Transport Sector …
Chaos as burning tyres block Thika Road, leaving Githurai Commuters Stranded… ergy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said both sides agreed on measures to curb fuel adulteration and supported aligning diesel and kerosene prices but remained divided on reducing diesel prices.Kushian Muchiri, chief executive officer of the Federation of Public Transport Sector …
Matatu strike to continue as govt, operators fail to agree on fuel price cuts
Politics
Deputy President praises PSV operators for suspending fuel strike
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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 →
Tuesday 19 May
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 →
Matatu strike paused for one week of fuel price talks
Public transport operators have halted their strike for seven days to allow government negotiations on fuel price reduction. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen said both parties agreed to hold "high-level" talks until May 26.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government suspends fuel strike for week amid matatu crisis
Following negotiations, the government and transport sector stakeholders have agreed to suspend the nationwide fuel strike for one week to ease tensions over diesel prices. Governor Sakaja appealed to financial institutions to grant temporary amnesty and flexibility to public transport operators struggling under mounting economic pressure.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Matatu operators suspend strike for one week in fuel talks
Transport sector leaders have suspended a nationwide matatu strike for one week to allow fresh negotiations over diesel prices after rejecting the government's initial fuel deal on Monday. The suspension follows talks between government officials and public transport leaders, with operators prepared to resume industrial action if no meaningful agreement is reached within seven days.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Government, transport sector suspend fuel strike until May 26
The government and transport sector stakeholders have suspended a nationwide fuel strike for one week following negotiations over diesel prices. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the suspension allows further talks on fuel pricing and public transport concerns, noting the government has reduced VAT on petroleum products by eight percent and cut diesel prices by Sh10 per litre.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Matatu operators suspend nationwide strike for one week
Matatu operators have suspended a nationwide strike for one week following negotiations with the government to allow high-level talks to continue between now and May 26. Transport stakeholders have urged operators to resume operations during the talks to avoid further disruption to commuters.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sakaja urges loan relief as matatu strike suspended for talks
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called on financial institutions to grant temporary loan amnesty and flexibility to matatu operators following a two-day nationwide strike that disrupted transport services. Transport stakeholders have suspended the strike for one week to allow high-level government negotiations, with operations to resume during the negotiation period.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 18 May
Kalonzo defends fuel strike as legitimate government response
Wiper leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has defended the Transport Sector Alliance-led fuel strike, describing it as a legitimate response to the government's fuel price hike. He blamed the nationwide transport paralysis on EPRA's May 14 announcement raising diesel prices by Sh46.29 per litre and super petrol by Sh16.65 per litre, arguing the increases were made without adequate public consultation and worsened Kenya's cost-of-living crisis.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Burning tyres block Thika Road, disrupt Nairobi transport
Protesters lit tyres along Thika Road on Monday morning, forcing motorists to make U-turns and disrupting movement around the Githurai area. The disruption, part of a nationwide transport strike over fuel prices, brought one of Nairobi's busiest transport corridors to a near standstill and left thousands of commuters stranded.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Matatu strike continues as government and operators deadlock on fuel prices
Government and matatu operators failed to reach agreement on fuel price adjustments after talks on May 18, 2026, leaving them divided over diesel price cuts despite mutual support for curbing fuel adulteration and aligning diesel and kerosene prices. The nationwide strike, which crippled public transport in major cities, will continue on Tuesday.
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
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 →