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Eyes on Ruto over fuel taxes as businesses count losses

President William Ruto faces growing pressure to announce fresh fuel relief measures after a nationwide strike paralysed transport and disrupted business activity.

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sabato 16 maggio 2026·standardmedia.co.ke
Public rage mounts over soaring fuel prices, unmet campaign pledges
Economic pain deepens as fuel hikes trigger nationwide public outrage. President Ruto has been accused of failing to cushion citizens against the rising cost of living.
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·

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

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

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·

fortune.com

The oil crisis is so bad in Kenya that protesters have lit bonfires in the middle of Nairobi | Fortune

President William Ruto, who has been out of the country, is yet to comment on record highs, with the diesel price increasing by 23.5% and gasoline by 8%.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

nation.africa

What protests are about

The latest fuel hike is a direct blow to already struggling families.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

theeastafrican.co.ke

Kenya grinds to a halt as fuel anger spills onto roads - The EastAfrican

Rising fuel prices triggered transport protests that paralysed the country, exposing a deeper political fight over taxes, living costs and the government’s response to the Middle…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

africa.businessinsider.com

Kenya grinds to a halt after second major fuel hike in weeks sparks transport strike

Kenya’s transport strike over soaring fuel prices crippled Nairobi, stranded commuters and raised fears of wider supply-chain disruption across East Africa

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Fuel crisis: Kenyans on their own as clueless government fumbles transport sector

Kenyans have been left frustrated amid a nationwide transport crisis caused by rising fuel prices, with leaders facing criticism over their response and perceived inaction.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Economy suffers billions in lost business as firms remain closed

Kenya’s economy suffered billions in losses as fuel price protests forced businesses to shut down, disrupted transport and supply chains and cut into government tax revenues.

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

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