Fuel price anger disrupts Kenya's transport services and sparks unrest

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…

Transport operators across Kenya have announced a nationwide shutdown, citing rising fuel prices, heavy taxation, and unsustainable operating costs.

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya |

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

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

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

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