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Businesses paralyzed , many shops closed in the Nairobi's CBD as the matatus strike entered day two. May 19,2026.[Elvis Ogina, Standard]
Nairobi’s Central Business District remained paralysed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as the nationwide matatu and motorists’ protests over soaring fuel prices brought transport and business activities to a near standstill.
A spot-check by The Standard established that major streets across the city centre remained deserted, with only a handful of private vehicles and security patrols seen moving around.
Most shops stayed shut, while usually busy termini and matatu stages remained eerily empty.
