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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A matatu sector representative publicly contradicted Cabinet Secretaries Opiyo Wandayi and Davis Chirchir on live camera during a press briefing, declaring "there's no deal" after talks over soaring fuel prices that triggered a nationwide matatu strike. Energy CS Wandayi had announced discussions centered on fuel adulteration concerns and a plan to bridge the gap between diesel and petrol prices.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
A meeting between Energy and Transport Cabinet Secretaries and transport sector stakeholders ended without agreement after matatu owners rejected a government proposal to lower diesel prices by Ksh.10, demanding a substantial reduction instead. The Transport Sector Alliance announced the industrial action that disrupted transport services would continue.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya has called for an immediate forensic audit of the Government-to-Government fuel procurement framework, citing concerns over transparency and accountability in the energy sector amid rising fuel and electricity costs affecting households and businesses.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →