Matatu protests: Most schools postpone Monday classes as roads in Nairobi and other major towns remain unusually clear, with PSVs staying off the roads.

Matatus will from midnight begin a nationwide shutdown after 14 industry groups declared that no vehicle will move until the government reverses fuel price hikes pushing pump…

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

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.

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

The protests have been reported in various counties, disrupting commuting.

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

The ongoing fuel crisis and nationwide matatu go-slow have begun taking a heavy toll on the education sector.

Commuters were stranded and businesses disrupted as anger over rising fuel costs spilled onto Kenya’s roads.