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Transport paralysis as fuel protests begin

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

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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·

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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·

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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·

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Kenya transport protests turn deadly as four killed in fuel price unrest | Africanews

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…

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·

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·

standardmedia.co.ke

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.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

In Picture: Kenya's roads turn drama amid matatu strike

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Transport strike sparks chaos in Nairobi CBD

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

businessdailyafrica.com

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport and business across Kenya

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Roads set on fire and commuters stranded as fuel protests erupt in Kenya

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lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

tnx.africa

VIDEO: Netizens divided over vehicle torched along Thika Road during fuel protests

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…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Strike aftermath: Death, chaos and paralysis

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

france24.com

Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices

Kenya's public transport system was paralysed on Monday, when protesters barricaded roads over fuel price hikes triggered by the Middle East war.

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Fuel crisis sparks transport shutdown

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

Kenya transport protests turn deadly as four killed in fuel price unrest | Africanews

Fuel protests: Nationwide transport strike paralyses commuting

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

Live Blog: Kenya grinds to a halt amid matatu strike

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

Schools shut as fuel price strike disrupts learning

Live blog: Nationwide transport strike

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

Photos: Nationwide fuel strike paralyses transport

In Picture: Kenya's roads turn drama amid matatu strike

Transport strike sparks chaos in Nairobi CBD

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport and business across Kenya

Roads set on fire and commuters stranded as fuel protests erupt in Kenya

VIDEO: Netizens divided over vehicle torched along Thika Road during fuel protests

Strike aftermath: Death, chaos and paralysis

Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices