Matatatu (minibus) operators have threatened a nationwide strike due to rising fuel prices
. Commuters will face severe disruptions on Monday as Matatatu operators threaten to strike and close parts of the country in protest against the increased fuel costs. Operators say recent fuel price fluctuations have made it impossible for them to operate normally without raising fares. Matatatu owners have ordered a 50% increase in fares for buses and in Matatatu itself. This move is expected to severely impact commuters already struggling with the high cost of living. Operators say fuel, parts, and maintenance costs have risen sharply in recent months. Several Matatatu cooperatives have warned they will suspend transport services in major cities and on roads if the government does not intervene. Commuters heading to work, schools, and business centers have been told to prepare for potential delays and high travel costs. The strike is expected to spark a new round of debate about the country’s economic challenges and the impact of rising fuel prices on ordinary Kenyans.
