Kenya transport strike over fuel price hikes suspended for one week
A public transport strike in Kenya protesting fuel price hikes has been suspended for one week. The suspension allows for further negotiations between the government and transport operators following violent protests that resulted in four deaths. Commuters faced significant disruptions and increased costs due to the ongoing fuel crisis.
- ▪The strike was suspended to facilitate more talks between the government and transport operators.
- ▪Four people were killed during protests related to the fuel price hikes.
- ▪Kenya imports nearly all its fuel products from the Middle East, impacting transport fares and the cost of living.
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- ▪ Kenya transport strike over fuel price hikes called off — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ A fuel strike in Kenya is suspended after 2 days of protests that left 4 people dead — ABC News — International
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Kenya transport strike over fuel price hikes suspended for one weekSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 06:38 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 06:43 PMListenNAIROBI, May 19 - 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 people were killed in protests across the country.Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen told a televised press conference that the one-week strike suspension would allow for more talks between the government and transport operators.Negotiations on Monday, the first day of the strike, failed to reach an agreement, despite the government agreeing to lower the diesel price.Bus and minibus services across Kenya…
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