Thousands of commuters were stranded across Kenya after PSV operators launched a nationwide strike over soaring fuel prices.

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

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.

CS Mbadi says, the matatu strike is completely uncalled for.

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