Nationwide Matatu Strike Paralyzes Public Transport Across Kenya - May 2026

A nationwide matatu strike has brought Kenya to a standstill, with public transport operators protesting sharply increased fuel prices. The strike has caused widespread disruption to daily activities in major towns across the country, forcing many Kenyans to walk to work. Schools across Kenya are facing disruptions as transport operators initiated the strike to protest escalating fuel prices, with hundreds of learners sent home after several schools suspended learning. The nationwide strike continues as operators demand resolution to rising fuel costs, with Leader Wandayi suggesting cheaper fuel might require higher kerosene prices. Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has blamed the opposition for instigating the nationwide matatu strike.