Transport fares surge by 50% as fuel prices spike, operators threaten nationwide strike

Kenyans are grappling with soaring transport fares following a sharp increase in the prices of petrol and diesel. Transport sector associations have announced a 50 percent hike in fares, citing the rising cost of fuel. The associations have also threatened to stage a nationwide strike bringing together matatu operators, boda boda riders and private taxi services in protest against the spiking fuel prices.