One of Kenya’s leading long-distance transport companies, Ena Coach, has announced an immediate revision of its fare structure following the latest fuel price hike issued by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
The company cited increased operational costs and the need to sustain service delivery across its routes.
In a statement, the bus operator said the decision was unavoidable after a careful review of its operations in response to the sharp rise in fuel prices announced under the April–May 2026 pricing cycle.
“Following the recent fuel price review announced by EPRA, we have undertaken a careful operational assessment and implemented a necessary adjustment to our fare structure to sustain service quality across all routes,” the company said.
Under the revised fares, passengers travelling from Nairobi to upcountry destinations via Narok will now pay Sh1,700 up from Sh1,500, while those using the Nakuru route will pay Sh1,800. The Nairobi–Mombasa route has been adjusted to Sh2,000.
Regional routes have also been affected, with Kisii–Kisumu passengers now paying Sh700. The Mombasa–Upcountry and Upcountry–Mombasa corridor has seen fares set at Sh3,000 from Sh2,500. The new rates take effect immediately.
“These adjustments take effect immediately,” the company confirmed, adding that the changes were necessary to keep operations sustainable amid rising fuel costs.
Ena Coach emphasised that while the fare review may be burdensome to customers, it was implemented with caution and a strong focus on maintaining reliability and safety standards.
“We fully understand the impact of cost changes on our customers, and this decision has been made with great consideration and responsibility,” the statement read.
“Our commitment remains unwavering to ensure safety, operational excellence, and provision of exemplary services.”
The fare revision comes just hours after EPRA announced a significant increase in fuel prices, raising the maximum retail price of Super Petrol by Sh28.69 per litre and Diesel by Sh40.30 per litre. Kerosene prices remained unchanged.
According to the regulator, the new retail prices now stand at Ksh 206.97 for Super Petrol, Sh206.84 for Diesel, and Sh152.78 for Kerosene. The revised rates took effect at midnight and will remain in force for 30 days, from April 15 to May 14, 2026.
The fuel price hike has already triggered concern across various sectors of the economy, with transport operators among the first to adjust pricing in response to increased operational expenses.
Industry players warn that the changes are likely to cascade into higher costs of goods and services as businesses pass on the burden to consumers.
The increase comes despite earlier assurances from the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum that fuel supply in the country remains sufficient, a statement that had initially raised hopes among motorists that prices would stabilize or ease.