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 city. In Nairobi, demonstrators blocked major roads and burned tyres, bringing traffic to a standstill while the city centre and surrounding suburbs experienced widespread disruption.

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

Last week, the Kenyan government announced price hikes in response to rising global oil prices, including a 23.5-percent increase for diesel -- triggering a call for the strike by…

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 protests have been reported in various counties, disrupting commuting.

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

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