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Fuel strike paralyses learning into schools

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

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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·

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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·

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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·

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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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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·

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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·

standardmedia.co.ke

Learning disrupted as schools struggle with absenteeism, closures

The ongoing fuel crisis and nationwide matatu go-slow have begun taking a heavy toll on the education sector.

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·

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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·

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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·

nation.africa

Learning in schools paralysed on day of fuel protests | Daily Nation

Schools suspend classes over safety fears linked to the ongoing protests.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

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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…

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

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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·

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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.

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

tnx.africa

PHOTOS: Shops closed, business crippled as Kenyans trek on day two of matatu strike

Shops remained closed and matatus parked as commuters were forced to walk on day two of the national matatu strike, in retaliation to the recent hike in fuel prices.

Fuel crisis sparks transport shutdown

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

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

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

Photos: Nationwide fuel strike paralyses transport

Transport strike sparks chaos in Nairobi CBD

Learning disrupted as schools struggle with absenteeism, closures

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport and business across Kenya

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

Strike aftermath: Death, chaos and paralysis

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

Learning in schools paralysed on day of fuel protests | Daily Nation

Transport paralysis as fuel protests begin

Total paralysis as Kenyans demand fuel price reduction | Daily Nation

Businesses paralysed in Nairobi CBD as matutu strike enters second day

PHOTOS: Shops closed, business crippled as Kenyans trek on day two of matatu strike