By Issa Hussein - Reporter
Kenya, May 18, 2026 - The National Police Service( NPS) has assured Kenyans of their safety ahead of the planned strike annouced by the Transport sector operators on Sunday.
In a press statement, NPS said it noted report of a planned strike by “ a minority of matatu operators and a section of public service transport actors”,urging Kenyans to go about their daily activities as normal.
“ The NPS wishes to assure Kenyans of their security as they go about their duties on Monday.
Security measures have been enhanced,and any disruptive conducts will be dealt with firmly,and any accordance with the law,” said Muchiri Nyaga, Director of Corporate Communication and NPS spokesperson.
NPS noted that the majority of transport stakeholders remain committed to operating without interruption, adding that the United Transport Association of Kenya( UTAK) distanced itself from the strike.
They urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement officers.
NPS reacted to a joint statement issued on Sunday by the Transport Sector Alliance announcing a nationwide transport sector strike over rising fuel prices that they said will proceed from midnight on Monday .
The alliance said the strike had received backing from multiple transport subsectors, including passenger transport operators, cargo and logistics companies, ride-hailing services, boda boda operators, tourism transport providers, driving schools, school buses and private motorists.
“Following a high-level consultative meeting held today, Sunday, 17th May 2026, all stakeholders in Kenya’s transport sector have unanimously reaffirmed that no vehicle shall move starting midnight today. The nationwide Transport Sector Fuel Strike scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, is fully on,” the statement read.
“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.”
The statement further stated that among the organisations backing the strike are the Federation of Public Transport Sector, Matatu Owners Association, Motorist Association of Kenya, Truckers Association of Kenya, Digital Taxi Association of Kenya, Association of Bus Operators and several other industry groups.
The alliance claimed the broad support across the sector gave the planned strike a 99 per cent success rate.
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