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Police patrol Nairobi CBD following matatu strike on May 18, 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard]
Business activities in Nairobi’s Central Business District remained subdued on Monday morning as a transport sector boycott triggered by rising fuel prices disrupted movement across the city.
A spot-check by The Standard revealed an unusual calm CBD with deserted bus stations, shops closed and only a few people walking in the streets.
The disruption followed a strike by matatu operators who accused the government of ignoring public concerns over the soaring cost of fuel.
