Matatu Owners Association President Albert Karakacha will announce a clear directive regarding the ongoing nationwide matatu strike at 5 PM on Monday. Karakacha shared this update as National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi prepares to lead a high-level meeting with matatu operators to address concerns stemming from the transport strike
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Githurai Protests Erupt as Matatu Strike Paralyzes Thika Road
On Monday morning, May 18, 2026, protesters set a vehicle ablaze in Githurai as demonstrations against the nationwide matatu strike escalated along Thika Road.Transport operators and residents demanded an immediate reversal of recent fuel price hikes and significant reforms to the government-to-government (G2G) fuel import program, which they believe has