Transport operators across Kenya have announced a nationwide shutdown, citing rising fuel prices, heavy taxation, and unsustainable operating costs.

Matatu operators threatens to strike and block roads on Monday over rising fuel costs; owners direct a 50 per cent fare increase following latest fuel price review.

Matatu operators have increased fares by half and threatened a strike action starting Monday, protesting the high cost of fuel.

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya |

As of 8:39 am, there was a heavy police presence at Kayole Junction along Kangundo Road.

Kenya’s major highways and urban roads were turned into smoke, chaos and confusion on Monday as a nationwide matatu strike.

The nationwide transport sector strike over fuel increase has caused chaos in Nairobi CBD