The government and matatu operators have failed to reach an agreement on fuel price adjustments after closed-door talks on diesel cuts and kerosene parity.

Matatu operators have increased fares by half and threatened a strike action starting Monday, protesting the high cost of fuel.

Transport operators across Kenya have announced a nationwide shutdown, citing rising fuel prices, heavy taxation, and unsustainable operating costs.

The government and matatu operators have failed to reach an agreement on fuel price adjustments after closed-door talks on diesel cuts and kerosene parity.

Transport was paralysed nationwide as fuel price protests disrupted matatu operations, blocked major roads and triggered fare hikes, with reports of insecurity and stranded…

The talks however did not yield any fruits with the owners insisting that the strike would go on since their demands were not met.

Nairobi’s Central Business District remained paralysed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as the nationwide matatu and motorists’ protests over soaring fuel prices.

Public transport operators in Kenya have suspended a nationwide strike for one week to consult with the government.

The talks however did not yield any fruits with the owners insisting that the strike would go on since their demands were not met.

Government and public transport operators suspend matatu strike for one week to allow high-level negotiations to conclude by May 26, Interior CS Murkomen says.

Commuters breathed a sigh of relief after leaders suspended the nationwide transit strike for one week to allow negotiations with the government over rising fuel prices.