A nationwide strike in the transport sector in Kenya

No confirmed news: 2 killed in Thika, Makongeni. shoits in a village about 200 km north of Nairobi. Police habe shot. No injured person reportet. The President and Chairman of the Matatu Owners Association (MOA), Albert Karakacha, has called for dialogue with the government over the rising price of fuel in the country and the ongoing strikes. While speaking in a press interview, he stated that MOA and all the Matatu conglomerates are ready to sit down with the government to avert the transport paralysis that has dominated major cities across the country. "We are urging them to sit down with us; we are ready to sit down with them if they are willing, and if they won't do so, we will still continue with the strike, because we cannot push the price to the common mwananchi," stated Karakacha. Karakacha was adamant that the government's failure to retaliate would result in continued industrial action, with transport set to be paralyzed in the coming days. Situation in Kenya, May 18, 2026 A nationwide strike in the transport sector Three people have been reported dead following an accident involving boda boda riders during fuel price protests in Kimbo, Ruiru, on Monday, May 18. Two other people were injured in the incident, which occurred amid ongoing demonstrations over rising fuel prices that have caused transport disruptions across the country. According to reports reaching Kenyans.co.ke, the boda boda riders were speeding away after allegedly attempting to avoid paying tolls imposed by protesters along the road. The riders reportedly collided during the chaos, leading to the fatal accident that resulted in deaths and injuries.

began at midnight. The reason is a significant increase in fuel prices last week. In a statement released Sunday, the transport industry alliance announced that all vehicles belonging to participating associations would be grounded as part of coordinated industrial action across the country. The strike is supported by numerous sub-sectors of the transport industry, including passenger transport companies, freight and logistics companies, ride-hailing services, motorcycle taxi drivers, tourism companies, driving schools, school bus companies, and private drivers. Live video:

It is very calm. Here, where i am, no motion on the street. Some bodaboda were passing, but very view, less as your fingers on one hand. Murkomen spoke at Harambee House on the evening of Monday, May 18, where he described the deaths unfortunate as he blamed political elements for the violence and mayhem that was witnessed in several counties, including Nairobi, Nakuru, Kajiado and Kakamega. The CS also divulged that in the wake of the protests, 348 suspects linked to the unrest had been arrested. He maintained that the government would firmly deal with those behind what he described as organised criminal activity disguised as demonstrations. “Looting businesses and vandalising public property can in no way bring down oil prices. Disrupting transport and destroying livelihoods will only worsen the situation facing Kenyans,” Murkomen said. @kenyans.co.ke https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2026-05-18-no-transport-monday-as-matatus-strike-begins