After hours of late-night talks on Monday led by Transport CS Davis Chirchir and Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, the government and matatu sector stakeholders failed to reach a deal, leaving the nationwide public transport standoff unresolved. At a joint press conference around 9:30 p.m., Wandayi initially claimed progress, but matatu officials interrupted, denying any final agreement. While both sides agreed to align diesel and kerosene prices to curb fuel adulteration, no consensus was reached on diesel prices themselves. A follow-up meeting was scheduled. In the meantime, the matatu sector ordered operators to keep vehicles off the road for a second day on Tuesday, urging no violence. Revised fuel prices from the energy regulator were expected later Monday night. The continued strike is set to worsen the transport crisis, which stranded thousands and disrupted businesses and schools.