The move is expected to disrupt transport across major towns and highways as pressure mounts on the government to address long-standing concerns in the transport sector.
In a statement released over the weekend, the association said the decision was reached after consultations with different groups of motorists who feel ignored despite repeated appeals to authorities.
According to the association, the strike is not only about matatus but about the wider challenges facing all road users in the country.
The association said truckers, bus companies, and private motorists are frustrated by what they describe as harsh regulations, high operating costs, and poor engagement from government agencies.
Rising fuel prices, multiple levies, frequent police roadblocks, and unpredictable enforcement of traffic rules were cited as key issues pushing motorists to the brink.
Matatu operators had earlier announced plans to down their tools, arguing that the cost of running their vehicles has become unbearable.
The Motorists Association said other road users have decided to stand in solidarity, noting that the problems affecting matatus are the same ones hurting long-distance truckers, public buses, and ordinary car owners.
“This is no longer a matatu issue alone. Every motorist is feeling the pressure,” the association said.
It added that private vehicle owners may not earn daily income from their cars, but they still suffer from high fuel prices, heavy taxation, and constant fines.
If the strike goes on as planned, Kenyans should expect major disruptions, especially in urban areas and along key transport corridors.
Thousands of commuters could be stranded, goods deliveries delayed, and businesses affected.
Truckers have warned that supply chains could slow down, affecting markets and shops that depend on daily deliveries.
The association said the strike is meant to send a clear message to the government to listen and act.
It called for open dialogue, fair enforcement of traffic laws, and policies that consider the real cost of running vehicles in Kenya.
The group stressed that motorists are not against regulation, but want rules that are clear, fair, and consistently applied.