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February 2, 2026
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Transport Paralyzed In Major Nairobi Areas As Matatu Operators Conduct A ‘Go Slow’
A heavy blanket of transport paralysis settled over Nairobi on Monday, February 2, 2026, as Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators staged a coordinated “go-slow” that choked the city’s major arteries. Despite last-minute attempts by government officials and a faction of tra..
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Nairobi experienced widespread transport paralysis on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to a "go-slow" protest by Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operators. This action, despite last-minute efforts to call it off, left thousands of commuters stranded.
- The protest was sparked by a rise in mob justice incidents, specifically the torching of PSVs by boda boda riders, with at least nine vehicles reportedly burned in the last month.
- The Matatu Owners Association (MOA) is demanding immediate state compensation for destroyed property and a crackdown on "extortion networks" by motorcycle gangs.
- A single day of disruption is estimated by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to cost the economy upwards of Sh3 billion.
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