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Super Metro

Also known as: SuperMetro_Ke

Super Metro — major public transport operator that suspended services during nationwide fuel protests in May 2026 and faced allegations of bus use in political disruptions in Kirinyaga.

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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    'Those were students!' Njeri Maina under fire after Super Metro denies ferrying goons to Kirinyaga By Kenneth Gachie August 24, 2026 04:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Super Metro has r

    'Those were students!' Njeri Maina under fire after Super Metro denies ferrying goons to Kirinyaga
  3. Capital News

    NAIROBI,Kenya Aug 24 -Super Metro has dismissed claims that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings addressed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

    Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua meetings
  4. The Standard

    The transport company issued the clarification after Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina raised concerns over the presence of Super Metro buses in the county during Gachagua’s political engagements.

    Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua rallies in Kirinyaga
  5. June 2026
  6. The Standard

    The disruption has greatly affected their plans,” he said.James Kimani, a driver with Super Metro, said public service vehicles were also being subjected to strict security checks and were not being allowed into the Nairobi Central Business District.

    Masengeli assures Kenyans of calm as tight security disrupts Nairobi transport
  7. May 2026
  8. Capital News

    Major public transport operators, including Super Metro, Metro Trans, Forward Travellers SACCO, Latema Travellers and Countrylink, announced they would continue suspending services in solidarity with the strike.

    Kindiki urges restraint as country recovers from transport strike turmoil
  9. Capital News

    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
  10. Capital News

    Leading PSV firms, including Super Metro, Metro Trans, Forward Travellers SACCO, Latema Travellers, and Countrylink, announced they would keep their fleets off the roads in solidarity with a nationwide transport sector strike over rising fuel costs.

    Major PSV Firms Keep Fleets Off Roads as Fuel Price Row Leaves Thousands Stranded
  11. Capital News

    The strike, backed by major PSV operators including Super Metro, Metro Trans, Forward Travellers SACCO, Latema Travellers and Countrylink, exposed the extent to which Kenya’s economy depends on public transport networks.

    Thousands stranded as PSV strike cripples transport nationwide
  12. Citizen Digital

    Public transport carrier Super Metro announced on Sunday that all its operations will remain suspended till further notice.

    Walking nation as matatus start strike over high fuel prices
  13. Capital News

    Leading PSV firms including Super Metro, Metro Trans, Forward Travellers SACCO, Latema Travellers and Countrylink announced they would withdraw their fleets from the roads in solidarity with a nationwide transport sector strike over the rising cost of fuel.

    PSV Shutdown kicks-off Nationwide Paralysis as Operators Protest Record Fuel Prices

Yesterday

  1. Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua meetings

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina alleged that Super Metro buses transported people to disrupt former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's meetings in Kirinyaga. Super Metro responded that the buses were carrying secondary school students on a recreational trip organised by the AIC Church Ziwani Nairobi for a hike at Kathandeni Forest.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Super Metro denies buses used to disrupt Gachagua meetings

    Super Metro dismissed claims that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings addressed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating instead that the buses were carrying secondary school students heading for a hike at Kathandeni Forest. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina had accused the company of transporting individuals to cause chaos at Gachagua's meetings.

    21 hours ago · Capital News

  3. Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua rallies

    Super Metro has denied allegations that its buses were used to ferry political goons to disrupt meetings in Kirinyaga associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying the passengers were secondary school students on a church-organised nature outing. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina had alleged the buses transported goons to cause disruption at the political meetings.

    24 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. Masengeli assures calm as police heighten security in Nairobi

    Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli assured Kenyans that the security situation remains calm as the nation marks the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, saying police had increased surveillance in identified hotspots. Heavy police deployment disrupted transport along major roads into Nairobi, with roadblocks mounted on Waiyaki Way and long-distance buses turned back.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 20 May

  1. 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.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 19 May

  1. 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

  2. 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

Monday 18 May

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. NPS assures security as nationwide PSV strike begins over fuel

    The National Police Service has assured Kenyans of enhanced security measures as a planned nationwide public transport strike kicked off Monday, with major PSV operators withdrawing fleets in protest over soaring fuel prices. The NPS said it would deal firmly with any acts of violence, intimidation or disruption, while some stakeholders like the United Transport Association of Kenya distanced themselves from the strike and affirmed continued operations.

    18 May 2026 · Capital News

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