Kenya Turns Into Walking Nation Due to Fuel Crisis - May 2026

Kenya is experiencing a widespread matatu strike as operators protest escalating fuel prices, forcing many citizens to resort to walking. Thousands of commuters in Nairobi were forced to walk to their workplaces due to the nationwide matatu strike, significantly disrupting public transportation across the country. Kenyans are facing significant disruptions as the nationwide matatu strike is underway, forcing many citizens to walk to work. Transport has been paralyzed at Kayole junction with many Kenyans failing to reach their workplaces due to the nationwide matatu strike.