Matatu Saccos in Nakuru Hike Fares as Fuel Shortage Deepens

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & Economy

Matatu Saccos in Nakuru Hike Fares as Fuel Shortage Deepens

Matatu fares have surged in Nakuru, reaching nearly Ksh700 for trips to Nairobi due to a fuel shortage. Transport operators have justified the increase by citing higher operating costs and difficulties in sourcing fuel. Passengers are facing significant delays, with some abandoning their travel plans altogether. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced that fuel prices could rise by up to Ksh14 per litre.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Morocco Inaugurates $21 Million LOGIPARC 2 to Boost Logistics, Industry

Business & EconomyMorocco

Hanane Afeznaoui•10m ago

Morocco Inaugurates $21 Million LOGIPARC 2 to Boost Logistics, Industry

Morocco inaugurated LOGIPARC 2, a modern logistics park in Bouskoura, with an investment exceeding MAD 200 million (approximately $21 million). The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, launched the project, which spans 5.5 hectares and includes 23 modular units. This park aims to enhance the country's logistics infrastructure and support economic competitiveness by providing access to major road networks and Mohammed V International Airport.

Kano’s Singer Market to receive N1bn fire-fighting facilities after inferno

PoliticsBusiness & EconomyNigeria

Muhammad Bukar•10m ago

Kano’s Singer Market to receive N1bn fire-fighting facilities after inferno

The Singer Market Development Association, in collaboration with Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, is constructing fire-fighting facilities and an office at the market valued at over N1 billion. Chairman Barrister Muhammad Junaidu Zakari stated that this project is a proactive measure to address recurring fire incidents. Over N200 million has been raised to assist victims of recent fires, with N10 million already distributed to some small-scale businesses.

In Kenya, the private sector is declining under economic pressures

Business & EconomyKenya

AfricaNews•39m ago

In Kenya, the private sector is declining under economic pressures

According to Stanbic Bank, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in Kenya fell to 47.7 in March, indicating a contraction in private sector activity. This decline is attributed to a decrease in demand and the repercussions of the war in the Middle East. In response, many companies have reduced their production and adopted cautious strategies, affecting the flow of money in the economy and putting pressure on household budgets.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more