Kenya: Businesses Count Losses As Matatus Return to Nairobi Roads After Fuel Strike

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: May 20, 2026Country: Kenya
Business & Economy
Kenya: Businesses Count Losses As Matatus Return to Nairobi Roads After Fuel Strike

Public service vehicles returned to Nairobi's roads after a two-day matatu strike that paralyzed transport and disrupted business activities. Matatu operators, protesting against rising fuel prices, expressed their economic distress, while small traders, such as a banana vendor, faced significant income losses. The government has opened a seven-day window for talks with matatu associations to find a lasting solution to the crisis.

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