By Joshua Otieno | October 16, 2026
The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has announced a 10 per cent increase in public transport fares across the country following the latest rise in fuel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
MOA President Albert Karakacha confirmed the adjustment on Thursday, October 15, saying the increase was necessary to cushion public transport operators against rising operational costs.
The fare adjustment follows EPRA’s latest monthly fuel price review, which took effect on October 15 and will remain in force until November 14, 2026.
Under the new prices, Super Petrol increased by KSh12.93 per litre, Diesel by KSh9.90, while Kerosene rose by KSh28.49 per litre.
In Nairobi, the maximum retail price of Super Petrol now stands at KSh226.96 per litre, while Diesel retails at KSh227.76 and Kerosene at KSh219.87.
EPRA Director General Edward Kinyua attributed the fuel price increases to a sharp rise in the landing costs of imported petroleum products amid tensions in the Middle East.
The latest adjustment has also drawn criticism from the Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK), which has described the increases as a threat to the country’s economic productivity.
MAK has threatened to mobilise motorists, transport operators and members of the public for peaceful nationwide protests if the government fails to address its concerns.
Among its demands, the association is calling for an independent forensic audit of the Government-to-Government petroleum import arrangement, greater transparency in fuel price calculations and a review of the tax burden on petroleum products.
The association has also questioned the sharp increase in kerosene prices, arguing that the move places an additional burden on low-income households.
The proposed matatu fare increase is expected to place further pressure on commuters already grappling with the rising cost of living, as households and businesses face higher transport and operating expenses.
