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Businesses paralysed in Nairobi CBD as matutu strike enters second day

Nairobi’s Central Business District remained paralysed for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as the nationwide matatu and motorists’ protests over soaring fuel prices.

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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·

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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·

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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·

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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·

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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·

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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

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·

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·

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No deal: Matatu strike to continue as govt, operators fail to agree on fuel price cuts

The government and matatu operators have failed to reach an agreement on fuel price adjustments after closed-door talks on diesel cuts and kerosene parity.

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.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

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PSVs' boycott turns Nairobi into walking city

A nationwide PSV strike over soaring fuel prices paralysed transport in Nairobi, forcing thousands of commuters to walk to work amid chaos, fare hikes and clashes between…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

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…

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

businessdailyafrica.com

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.

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

nation.africa

Total paralysis as Kenyans demand fuel price reduction | Daily Nation

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

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Matatu strike enters day two: Live blog

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

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Matatu strike enters day two

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

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

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

Commuters stranded on Thika Superhighway as matatus withdraw from roads

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

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

Photos: Nationwide fuel strike paralyses transport

Transport strike sparks chaos in Nairobi CBD

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport and business across Kenya

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

No deal: Matatu strike to continue as govt, operators fail to agree on fuel price cuts

Economy suffers billions in lost business as firms remain closed

PSVs' boycott turns Nairobi into walking city

Transport paralysis as fuel protests begin

Eyes on Ruto over fuel taxes as businesses count losses

Total paralysis as Kenyans demand fuel price reduction | Daily Nation

Matatu strike enters day two: Live blog

Matatu strike enters day two