Kenya matatu strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 18, 2026Country: Kenya
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Kenya matatu strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport

Thousands of Kenyan commuters were stranded and businesses paralyzed as public transport operators went on a nationwide strike to protest against rising fuel prices. Key roads in Nairobi were largely empty, forcing some to walk to work. The Transport Sector Alliance called for a coordinated shutdown, accusing the government of failing to protect citizens amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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