Matatu operators across Kenya have launched a nationwide strike to protest against the escalating cost of fuel, bringing public transport to a standstill. The strike follows deepening fuel shortages that have already gripped neighboring Ethiopia, as Kenya resorts to government-to-government (G2G) imports to address the crisis. Simultaneously, Nairobi households are facing increasing financial strain due to persistently high fuel costs, forcing residents into longer working hours and reduced spending. The government has attributed these fuel shortages to the effects of the Gulf War, affecting several nations and impacting transportation services.









