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Kenyans told to brace for higher matatu fares as fuel prices go up

Fuelling a car in Nairobi. Matatu operators warn of an increase in fare after fuel prices rose by Sh7 on April 15, 2012. Photo/FILE

Be prepared to pay more bus fare. That was the message from matatu operators after fuel prices rose by Sh7 on Sunday.

In Mombasa, Nairobi, Eldoret, Nakuru and Kisumu, matatu owners said they would set new fares as early as Monday to protect their profit margins.