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Sigh of relief as matatu strike is suspended amid talks with govt

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.

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sabato 16 maggio 2026·standardmedia.co.ke
Matatu strike looms, as fare increased by half
Matatu operators have increased fares by half and threatened a strike action starting Monday, protesting the high cost of fuel.
domenica 17 maggio 2026·standardmedia.co.ke
Fuel crisis sparks transport shutdown
Transport operators across Kenya have announced a nationwide shutdown, citing rising fuel prices, heavy taxation, and unsustainable operating costs.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

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PHOTOS: Empty roads, triple fares, stranded commuters as matatu strike hits hard

Thousands of commuters were stranded across Kenya after PSV operators launched a nationwide strike over soaring fuel prices.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Live Blog: Kenya grinds to a halt amid matatu strike

As of 8:39 am, there was a heavy police presence at Kayole Junction along Kangundo Road.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

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Business paralysed, heavy police presence in Nairobi CBD as matatu strike begins

Business activities in Nairobi’s Central Business District remained subdued on Monday morning as a transport sector boycott triggered by rising fuel prices disrupted movement…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

In Picture: Kenya's roads turn drama amid matatu strike

Kenya’s major highways and urban roads were turned into smoke, chaos and confusion on Monday as a nationwide matatu strike.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Photos: Nationwide fuel strike paralyses transport

Kenya’s major highways and urban roads were turned into smoke, chaos and confusion on Monday as a nationwide matatu strike.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Mbadi dismisses matatu strike, warns against "emotional decisions"

UPDATE: Treasury, Transport and Energy ministries to meet matatu owners this evening to resolve ongoing crisis, CS Mbadi says.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

No deal: Matatu strike to continue as govt, operators fail to agree on fuel price cuts

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.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Transport paralysis as fuel protests begin

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

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Matatu strike enters day two

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

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Businesses paralysed in Nairobi CBD as matutu strike enters second day

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.

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

apnews.com

A fuel strike in Kenya is suspended after 2 days of protests that left 4 people dead

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

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Live Blog: Matatu strike enters day two

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

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Relief for commuters as matatu strike suspended for one week

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.

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

thecitizen.co.tz

Kenya transport strike over fuel price hikes suspended for one week

Kenya's government said on Tuesday that a public transport strike in protest against fuel price hikes triggered by the Iran war would be called off for a week, a day after four…

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

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