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transport strike

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Kenya transport strike pauses after deadly protests

Kenya's transport strike has been paused for a week after four deaths and over 700 arrests in protests against fuel price hikes linked to geopolitical conflict. The government announced consultations and negotiations.

May 20, 2026

Economy

Kenya transport operators suspend strike, demand diesel price cut

Kenya transport operators have suspended a strike that disrupted supply chains in Nairobi and major cities after their demand for an immediate diesel price cut was ignored. They have threatened to resume the strike if the government does not intervene this week, pending a decision from the Energy Ministry.

May 19, 2026