Public transport operators in Kenya called off their nationwide strike, which had been scheduled to resume next Monday, over rising fuel prices.

The announcement came after discussions with President William Ruto in Mombasa on Friday. The Federation of Public Transport Sector chair, Edwin Mukabana, instructed drivers, conductors, and investors to immediately return vehicles to the roads.

The resolution follows a further Ksh10 (0.077 USD) reduction in diesel prices for the June–July cycle, alongside adjustments to kerosene and petrol prices. On Tuesday, Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi also announced a Ksh10 reduction in the diesel price, which had previously reached Ksh242 per litre (about 1.81 USD).

Diesel in Nairobi will sell at Ksh222.86 per litre (about 1.67 USD), kerosene at Ksh191.38 per litre (about 1.43 USD), and super petrol at Ksh214.25 per litre (about 1.61 USD), effective June 15. Previously, operators had demanded a fuel price cut of up to Ksh46 (about 0.35 USD).

On Monday, the strike brought Nairobi and other parts of the country to a standstill, forcing many Kenyans to walk to their destinations. Businesses and schools largely remained closed on Tuesday as the strike continued for a second day. Authorities reported at least four deaths, 30 injuries, and more than 700 arrests nationwide.

President Ruto noted that high fuel costs are a global challenge, with some countries facing shortages, rationing, or measures to reduce fuel consumption.

(Story compiled with input from wire reports)