NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s public transport operators on Friday called off a nationwide strike that had been suspended for a week to allow talks over rising fuel prices.
The strike on Monday and Tuesday triggered protests in which four people were killed and more than 30 others injured after police fired live ammunition at demonstrators.
The operators met with President William Ruto on Friday and announced the strike would not resume after he pledged that diesel prices would be reduced in the upcoming monthly fuel price review in June.
Ruto rejected proposals to lower fuel taxes, arguing that reducing VAT on fuel from 16% to 8% had already caused significant revenue losses and that any further cuts would undermine delivery of government services.
Earlier in the week, thousands of protesters took to the streets, burning tires on major highways and blocking private vehicles from using the roads. Businesses and schools remained closed as initial negotiations between the government and transport operators failed.
The strike was temporarily suspended on Tuesday to allow further discussions between the government and fuel sector stakeholders.
Ruto, who had been out of the country during the strike, returned on Thursday and initiated talks that resulted in an agreement to lower fuel prices during the next monthly review.
Kenya’s fuel prices remain among the highest in East Africa, despite the country serving as a key import hub for several landlocked nations that rely on the Port of Mombasa and road transport networks.
The opposition has blamed the high prices on corruption and what it described as excessive profit margins by businesspeople.
A man demonstrates near a fire during a public transport strike over fuel prices in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku)
HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2026--
Global IT corporation FPT announced the launch of Flezi Foundry™ (FPT Digital Foundry™), an AI-augmented delivery platform for software development and IT operations. Built around a governed Service-as-a-Software model, the platform combines autonomous AI agents, human expert oversight, secure infrastructure, and outcome-based delivery mechanisms to help enterprises modernize technology delivery as AI agents become part of software engineering and IT operations.
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Flezi Foundry applies Agentic Engineering, a structured delivery approach for software development and IT operations. The model brings AI agents into delivery workflows with human supervision, governance, transparency, and performance measurement built into the process.
Flezi Foundry operates through two service modes:
The platform is built on four foundations. These include hybrid sovereign infrastructure combining Azure Virtual Private Cloud and FPT AI Factory; Hybrid FTE Pods, where human supervisors govern AI agents through Human-in-the-Loop and Human-on-the-Loop models; capacity-based pricing linked to story-point velocity and outcome-based SLA tiers; and a Digital Brain and Skill Marketplace that captures reusable standards, runbooks, and expertise.
To support lower-risk adoption, FPT also provides a structured transition pathway. This begins with a discovery workshop to establish baselines, followed by pilot testing through A/B delivery teams or shadow-mode operations before progressing to full-scale deployment.
“Agentic AI is moving enterprise technology delivery into a new phase, where intelligence is embedded not only in tools, but in the operating model itself,” said Frank Bignone, FPT Software Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy & Growth, FPT Corporation. “With Flezi Foundry, FPT will continue to shape a future where software development and IT operations are delivered through governed human-agent collaboration, with speed, accountability, and business outcomes built into the foundation.”
The launch advances FPT’s broader AI-first growth strategy, building on FleziPT, FPT’s AI-first platform for enterprise transformation, and extending that foundation into software development and IT operations through Flezi Foundry. Together with FPT’s AI Factories in Vietnam and Japan, an AI-augmented workforce, global delivery network, and enterprise AI solution portfolio, the platform reflects FPT’s continued shift toward AI-first services with governed delivery models, repeatable practices, and outcome-based engagement structures.
About FPT
FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading Vietnam-headquartered technology and IT services provider, with operations spanning more than 30 countries and territories. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. With a strong focus on mastering strategic technologies, FPT continues to drive innovation across industries. As an AI-first company, FPT is committed to elevating Vietnam’s position on the global tech map and delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions for global enterprises. In 2025, FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.66 billion and a workforce of over 54,000 employees across its core businesses.
For more information about FPT's global IT services, please visit https://fptsoftware.com.
FPT Launches Flezi Foundry™, Advancing AI-Augmented Delivery for Global Enterprises
