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Photos: Nationwide fuel strike paralyses transport

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

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sabato 16 maggio 2026·standardmedia.co.ke
Matatu strike looms, as fare increased by half
Matatu operators have increased fares by half and threatened a strike action starting Monday, protesting the high cost of fuel.
domenica 17 maggio 2026·standardmedia.co.ke
Transport sector calls nationwide fuel shutdown from midnight
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…

domenica 17 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Fuel crisis sparks transport shutdown

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

saharareporters.com

Protests, Transport Shutdown Paralyse Nairobi Amid Clashes With Kenyan Police Over Fuel Price Hike

Protests erupted on Monday in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, as a nationwide public transport strike over rising fuel prices paralysed movement and left commuters stranded across the…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Fuel protests: Nationwide transport strike paralyses commuting

The disruption also affected the education sector, with several private schools sending notices to parents announcing the postponement of Monday classes.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

tnx.africa

PHOTOS: Empty roads, triple fares, stranded commuters as matatu strike hits hard

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Live Blog: Kenya grinds to a halt amid matatu strike

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

apnews.com

Protesters light bonfires during public transport strike in Kenya over fuel prices

Protests have erupted in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, as a nationwide public transport strike kicked off in protest at rising fuel prices.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Schools shut as fuel price strike disrupts learning

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Commuters stranded on Thika Superhighway as matatus withdraw from roads

The nationwide public transport vehicles strike has paralysed transport along the usually busy Thika Superhighway.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

nation.africa

Live blog: Nationwide transport strike

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Business paralysed, heavy police presence in Nairobi CBD as matatu strike begins

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…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

techcabal.com

Kenya's ride-hailing drivers abandon apps amid fuel strike

Transporters in Nairobi—including ride-hailing drivers, public transport operators, and long-distance truckers—began a strike on Monday.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke