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Federation of Public Transport Sector

Also known as: FPTS

Federation of Public Transport Sector — transport operators' organization that led a nationwide strike over fuel prices in May 2026, later calling it off after talks with President Ruto.

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  1. May 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) Chairperson Edwins Mukabanah said that operators decided to fully call off the strike, saying operators had resolved to prioritise economic stability as he urged all stakeholders to comply. …

    Fuel protests paralyse transport in Embu, Chuka and Thika

  3. Citizen Digital

    … hese new deliberations we have had with the President, the strike that we had suspended has been called off fully and we are hoping that this will take immediate effect and the entire country will understand that there is an economy to save,” Federation of Public Transport Sector …

    Matatu crews accuse leaders of betrayal after nationwide strike is called off

  4. Citizen Digital

    … The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) Chairperson Edwins Mukabanah has now however announced the decision to fully call off the strike, saying operators had resolved to prioritise economic stability as he urged all stakeholders to comply. …

    Matatu operators end nationwide strike after talks with Ruto

  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 — The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS), including the Matatu Owners Association, on Friday called off the nationwide fuel strike following a high-level meeting with President William Ruto at State House Mombasa. …

    Public transport federation ends fuel strike following State House talks

  6. Citizen Digital

    … "There are matatu owners in that meeting who accepted the deal and I saw the seven days as goodwill to extend the negotiations and commit to a reduction of Ksh.10." During the interview, Federation of Public Transport Sector CEO Kushian Muchiri criticised Transport CS Davis Chirc …

    Tourist Guide Association boss Kennedy Kaunda says he was unaware of meeting that ended fuel price strike

  7. Capital News

    … 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 Costs

  8. Kalonzo defends fuel strike as legitimate government response

    1. Citizen Digital

      … 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

    2. Capital News

      … 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

    3. Capital News

      … 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

    4. Capital News

      … 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
Society

Fuel price protests shut transport in Embu, Chuka, Thika

The News

Public transport was paralysed in Embu, Chuka, Nyahururu and Thika on Monday as protesters lit bonfires over fuel price hikes, forcing matatu operators to suspend services. Police dispersed crowds in some towns; the Embu Matatu Owners Association withdrew vehicles as a precautionary measure but expressed support for the protesters' grievances against rising fuel costs and economic hardship.

Why it matters

Fuel price protests paralyze transport across multiple regions, reflecting mounting public anger over cost-of-living pressures.

25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

  1. Fuel price protests shut transport in Embu, Chuka, Thika

    Public transport was paralysed in Embu, Chuka, Nyahururu and Thika on Monday as protesters lit bonfires over fuel price hikes, forcing matatu operators to suspend services. Police dispersed crowds in some towns; the Embu Matatu Owners Association withdrew vehicles as a precautionary measure but expressed support for the protesters' grievances against rising fuel costs and economic hardship.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

  1. 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.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Tourist guide boss says he arrived late to fuel price meeting

    Kennedy Kaunda, CEO of the East Africa Tour Guides and Drivers Association, says he attended the first meeting but arrived late to the second meeting on the fuel price crisis, missing crucial parts of negotiations between transport stakeholders and government officials before final remarks were made.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

  4. 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 →

  5. 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 →

  6. 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 →

  7. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

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