Chaos erupted on Monday morning, February 2, 2026, across Nairobi and other major Kenyan towns as a significant portion of the matatu industry went on strike, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and disrupting transport despite conflicting reports of a strike suspension.

• Thousands of commuters were forced to walk long distances or pay hiked fares from services like boda bodas and ride-hailing apps.
• The strike led to protests and road blockages in areas like Kariobangi Roundabout and Tom Mboya Street in the CBD.
• The Matatu Owners Association (MOA), led by president Albert Karakacha, insisted the strike would proceed, citing the government's failure to address "growing lawlessness" among boda boda operators and claiming 15 matatus had been torched.
• The Federation of Public Transport Sector (FPTS) had announced the strike's suspension on Sunday after consultations, highlighting a lack of unity within the matatu sector.