What began as a nationwide matatu strike over soaring fuel prices on Monday spiralled into deadly protests

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

Kenyans online reacted sharply after a matatu strike paralysed transport across major towns, with unrest and isolated incidents of destruction reported along key roads including…

What began as a nationwide matatu strike over soaring fuel prices on Monday spiralled into deadly protests

Transport was paralysed nationwide as fuel price protests disrupted matatu operations, blocked major roads and triggered fare hikes, with reports of insecurity and stranded…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Four people died and over 30 others were injured when police clashed with protesters in Kenya’s capital on Monday as a nationwide public transport strike…

Fuel price protests paralysed major Rift Valley towns, leaving roads blocked, businesses shut and one person dead in Nakuru after violent clashes between demonstrators and police.

Violent groups of youths who turned the demos into a theatre of lawlessness.

Transporters' strike over rising fuel prices grinds the country to a halt.

Fuel price protests paralysed major Rift Valley towns, leaving roads blocked, businesses shut and one person dead in Nakuru after violent clashes between demonstrators and police.

The talks however did not yield any fruits with the owners insisting that the strike would go on since their demands were not met.

The nationwide matatu strike triggered by soaring fuel prices plunged Kenya’s education sector deeper into crisis Tuesday, disrupting learning in schools, colleges and…