… The industrial action triggered widespread commuter chaos in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, Kisii, Nakuru and Eldoret, while also disrupting movement along key transport corridors, including the Northern Corridor and the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. …
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Kalonzo defends fuel strike as legitimate government response
… The strike, organized by the Transport Sector Alliance, had crippled public transport services in major towns including Nairobi, Nakuru, and Mombasa, leaving thousands of commuters stranded as operators protested sharp increases in fuel prices. …
Govt announces suspension of fuel strike until Tuesday to allow further talks… Several major public transport operators, including Super Metro, Metro Trans, Forward Travellers SACCO, Latema Travellers, and Countrylink, maintained suspension of services on Tuesday, worsening commuter disruptions in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisii, Kiambu, and Eldoret. …
Calm returns to parts of the country amid intensified security opeations over fuel protest
Four killed, 348 arrested in nationwide fuel-cost protests
… From Nairobi’s Central Business District to Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Mombasa, stranded commuters were forced to walk for kilometres after matatu operators kept vehicles off the roads following the collapse of talks with the government over diesel prices. …
Nation keeps walking amid transport paralysis as fuel protest enters second day… The standoff paralysed transport operations in parts of Nairobi, Nakuru, and other towns on Monday, leaving thousands of commuters stranded as fares surged on routes still operating. …
KAM warns of economic decline as fuel standoff impacts workers disrupting productivity… The standoff has disrupted public transport operations in parts of Nairobi, Nakuru, and other towns, leaving commuters stranded and fares rising. …
LSK demands audit of G-to-G fuel deal, questions stalled prosecution of energy officials… should be no disruption or rioting as we await more constructive engagements that will help safeguard the economy.” The shutdown, backed by multiple transport associations under the Transport Sector Alliance, severely disrupted movement in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, Kisii, Nakuru …
Long Queues, Empty Roads in Witethie as Matatu Strike Enters Day Two… The shutdown, backed by multiple transport associations under the Transport Sector Alliance, severely disrupted movement in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, Kisii, Nakuru, Eldoret, and along key transport corridors, including the Northern Corridor and the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. …
Major PSV Firms Keep Fleets Off Roads as Fuel Price Row Leaves Thousands Stranded
… In Nakuru, Super Petrol will retail at Ksh213.15, Diesel at Ksh232.27, and kerosene at Ksh190.81. …
EPRA Cuts Diesel Prices by Ksh10 Following Pressure From Public Transport Sector… komen and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi.12:35 pm: Police clear section of Thika road at Githurai 45 that had been barricaded by protesting youths. 12:03 pm: Transport activities in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu slowly resume.11:47 pm: Vehicles parked at the Kakamega main stage. 11:10 am: Nakuru …
Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two
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Deputy President calls for peace after transport strike violence
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to embrace peace and stability following a transport sector strike marked by death, destruction, and violence in some parts of the country. The nationwide strike by matatu operators, now in its second day, was triggered by their rejection of a government proposal to reduce diesel prices by Sh10 per litre, which they said was insufficient to offset rising operational costs.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Yesterday
Deputy President calls for peace after transport strike violence
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to embrace peace and stability following a transport sector strike marked by death, destruction, and violence in some parts of the country. The nationwide strike by matatu operators, now in its second day, was triggered by their rejection of a government proposal to reduce diesel prices by Sh10 per litre, which they said was insufficient to offset rising operational costs.
7 hours ago · Capital News →
Tuesday 19 May
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 →
Security operations stabilize situation during fuel protests nationwide
Calm has returned to several parts of Kenya as security agencies intensified patrols and deployed additional officers to contain unrest linked to nationwide fuel protests entering their second day. Authorities reported improved traffic flow and reduced tensions in major towns, though isolated confrontations between protesters and police continued in some areas.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Transport paralysis enters second day amid fuel price protest
A nationwide public transport shutdown triggered by soaring fuel prices continued into a second day, forcing thousands of commuters to walk long distances across Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Mombasa after matatu operators kept vehicles off the roads. Talks between the government and public service vehicle operators ended without agreement despite the Energy Cabinet Secretary suggesting progress had been made.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
KAM warns fuel prices, matatu strike threaten productivity
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers has warned that surging fuel prices and an ongoing matatu strike are disrupting supply chains and raising production costs, threatening industrial productivity and economic stability. Fuel prices reached record highs of Sh214.25 for super petrol, Sh242.92 for diesel, and Sh152.78 for kerosene following an EPRA adjustment on May 14.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
LSK demands forensic audit of G-to-G fuel procurement deal
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 →
Matatu strike enters day two over fuel prices
Matatu operators maintained a nationwide suspension of services on Tuesday, the second consecutive day, over soaring fuel prices and insufficient government intervention. Transport stakeholders rejected the government's proposal to reduce diesel prices by Sh10, demanding more substantial measures before calling off the strike.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya transport strike paralyzes nationwide commute over fuel prices
Kenya's major public transport operators, including Super Metro, Metro Trans, and Forward Travellers SACCO, suspended services on their second consecutive day of nationwide strike to protest rising fuel costs. The coordinated shutdown, backed by the Transport Sector Alliance, disrupted movement in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kiambu, Kisii, Nakuru, Eldoret, and key transport corridors after negotiations with government Cabinet Secretaries failed to reach agreement.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
EPRA cuts diesel prices by Ksh10 after transport sector pressure
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced diesel prices by Ksh10.06 per litre effective May 19–June 14, 2026, while kerosene prices increased by Ksh38.60 per litre and Super Petrol remained unchanged. The move followed a petition by public transport operators and a strike over fuel adulteration concerns.
19 May 2026 · Capital News →
Matatu strike suspended for seven days of negotiations
A nationwide matatu strike that paralysed public transport entered its second day on Tuesday before matatu owners and operators agreed to suspend it for seven days to allow negotiations, following a meeting with Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi. EPRA announced a Sh10 reduction in diesel prices to Sh232.96 per litre in Nairobi, though kerosene prices increased by Sh38.60.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Goons loot and vandalise shops during Murang'a demonstrations
Traders in Murang'a counted losses after goons broke into business premises and looted goods on Monday night, with property worth millions of shillings vandalised and bank branches targeted. The incident occurred as goons clashed with police after demonstrations in Mukuyu market and Kwa Maji area, amid wider countrywide protests that disrupted transport and resulted in over 200 arrests in Nairobi.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
KNBS launches first TVET census since independence in 1963
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics will conduct a census of Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions starting May 20, 2026, targeting all 47 counties over at least 40 days. The census will collect data on institution numbers, enrolment, staffing, and infrastructure across public and private TVETs to inform policy and skills development.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
33 fuel protesters fined in Nakuru; 20 convicted of obstruction
Twenty protesters from Free Area and other Nakuru estates were fined Sh2,000 each or face 30 days in jail after admitting to obstructing the Nakuru-Nairobi highway with stones and bonfires during fuel price protests. Twelve others from Njoro also admitted the charge and received the same penalty; two of them were additionally fined Sh5,000 for vandalising a police vehicle.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 18 May
Matatu operators publicly reject fuel price deal live on camera
Matatu operators rejected an announcement by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi about a breakthrough in fuel price talks, contradicting him on camera at Transcom House in Nairobi. Operators said the government had only agreed to a 10 shilling reduction in diesel prices, far below their demand of between 30 and 46 shillings per litre.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Matiang'i warns of worsening national crisis under Ruto administration
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i, a 2027 presidential hopeful, claims the nation will suffer further from the current administration's failed leadership, citing ongoing fuel price hike protests and what he describes as widespread corruption and looting of public institutions.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DP Kindiki says fuel prices could have hit Sh400 without govt action
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki blamed violent fuel-price protests on political incitement, saying the government's interventions had prevented pump prices from rising to Sh400 per litre. He defended the administration's fuel stabilisation efforts and condemned violence and looting in Kiambu and Nakuru, where at least two people were killed.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Two killed as fuel price protests turn violent nationwide
Two people were killed in Kiambu and Nakuru during protests sparked by fuel price hikes, with demonstrators barricading roads, clashing with police, and looting property as a nationwide matatu strike paralysed transport operations.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Human rights activists warn fuel hike threatens Kenyan families
Activists in Nakuru have warned that soaring fuel prices could negatively affect millions of Kenyan families, increasing economic hardship and Gender Based Violence cases, and have urged the government to use emergency funds to cushion the impact.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Sifuna criticizes government's delayed response to fuel price hikes
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna questioned the government's approach to managing fuel price shocks, arguing that fuel pricing is a predictable event and the government should prepare interventions early rather than damage control after crises escalate. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi attributed recent hikes to ongoing conflict in the Gulf region but said the State would consider relief measures.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Maraga proposes VAT exemption and levy removal to lower fuel prices
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has urged Parliament to convene immediately and approve three measures to cushion Kenyans from rising fuel costs: exempting fuel products from VAT, temporarily removing fuel levies, and redirecting resources lost through "budgeted corruption." His call comes as a nationwide transport sector strike over fuel prices forced Kenyans to walk to work and school.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nationwide PSV strike disrupts Kenya transport over fuel costs
A coordinated nationwide public service vehicle strike backed by major matatu operators protested soaring fuel prices, paralyzing movement across Kenya's major towns and highways, forcing commuters to walk long distances or pay sharply inflated fares for alternative transport.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
Fuel price protests disrupt transport across Kenya
Thousands of residents in Nairobi and other towns were forced to walk to work on Monday as fuel price demonstrations disrupted public transport across the country, affecting office workers, factory employees, and other sectors in multiple counties.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spotify Africa chief discusses streaming growth and artist royalties
Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy spoke at the platform's Johannesburg event about royalties and the continent's music sector. The company revealed that South African artists generated more than Ksh.3.9 billion in royalties on Spotify in 2025.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Transport sector strikes over high fuel prices nationwide
Kenya's transport sector, including passenger transport, cargo and logistics, ride-hailing services, motorcycle transport, tourism transport, driving schools, school buses and private motorists, launched a nationwide strike from midnight to protest unaffordable fuel prices and harsh economic conditions, forcing many Kenyans to trek to work and schools.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSV operators nationwide suspend services over soaring fuel prices
Major public transport operators across Kenya suspended services on Monday in a coordinated nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices, with leading firms including Super Metro, Metro Trans, Forward Travellers SACCO, Latema Travellers and Countrylink withdrawing their fleets in solidarity with the Transport Sector Alliance strike. The shutdown is expected to heavily affect movement in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and along key highways including the Northern Corridor and Nairobi–Mombasa Highway.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
PSV strike over fuel prices paralyses transport nationwide
Public Service Vehicle operators staged a nationwide strike on Monday to protest rising fuel prices, halting transport operations across major cities including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru and leaving thousands of commuters stranded. The Transport Sector Alliance announced the suspension would continue until the government addresses concerns about soaring fuel costs.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nationwide matatu strike over fuel prices halts transport
A nationwide matatu strike over rising fuel prices paralysed public transport across Kenya on Monday, with highways and urban roads barricaded by demonstrators in counties including Nairobi, Kakamega, Nakuru, Narok, Nandi, Kajiado and Machakos, leaving thousands of commuters stranded.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Saturday 16 May
Wanjigi warns Kenya's debt could strain economy until 2040
Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has warned that Kenya's rising debt burden could continue weighing on the economy until 2040 unless urgent corrective measures are taken, arguing that a significant portion of tax revenue is being used to service national debt, leaving limited resources for development and essential public services.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya to conduct first TVET institutions census
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is conducting the country's first-ever census of TVET institutions beginning May 20, 2026, to collect data on institution numbers, student enrolment, staffing and infrastructure to support policy formulation and resource allocation in the technical training sector.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →