The Transport Sector Alliance has on Sunday confirmed a nationwide transport paralysis come midnight following the recent hike in fuel prices.
Through a statement, the alliance revealed that those in the transport, cargo, tourism, ride hailing, driving schools, school buses and private motorists have agreed to join them in the protests.
“Following today’s high-level consultative meeting on Sunday, 17 May 2026, all stakeholders in Kenya’s transport sector have unanimously reaffirmed that no vehicle will move starting midnight today, in line with the nationwide Transport Sector Fuel Strike scheduled for Monday, 18 May 2026.
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The Alliance confirms that all transport subsectors, covering passenger transport, cargo and logistics, ride-hailing, motorcycle transport, tourism transport, driving schools, school buses and private motorists have resolved to stand together in one of the largest coordinated industrial actions in Kenya’s history.
This action is not only for transport operators, but for every Kenyan citizen. The ordinary mwananchi is the ultimate victim of high fuel prices, paying more for transport, food, electricity, and essential commodities. For this reason, farmers, business owners, workers, and consumers across the country have already expressed solidarity. They are expected to participate in the demonstrations in their towns, shopping centres, and local communities.
The Alliance notes that this unprecedented unity across all transport subsectors gives the strike 99% success,” said the alliance
According to the alliance, Kenyans should not be paying for high fuel prices when country’s such Ethiopia which is a land locked country is selling the same commodity cheaply.
“The Alliance emphasises that Kenya should not continue paying some of the highest fuel prices in the region while countries such as Ethiopia, despite being landlocked, maintain significantly lower pump prices. Comparisons with other East African countries are misleading and unjustified, especially when neighbouring states have adjusted their prices upward by benchmarking against Kenya.
The meeting also issued a strong call to all private vehicle owners to participate. Silence at this moment amounts to acceptance of unaffordable fuel prices, costly food, expensive fares, and a shrinking economy.
The nationwide strike will take place in all cities, municipalities, towns, and trading centres across Kenya. Farmers are encouraged to demonstrate near their homes, and business owners near their premises.
This is a peaceful, constitutional action intended to compel the Government to listen to the voice of transporters and ordinary citizens.
Enough is enough. Fuel is the lifeblood of the economy. When fuel prices rise beyond reason, the entire nation suffers.
Issued jointly and signed by all member organisations of the Transport Sector Alliance,” read the statement
