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May 6, 2026
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Chaos in Nairobi CBD as Some Matatu Operators Stage Protest

Chaos in Nairobi CBD as Some Matatu Operators Stage Protest

The protest has disrupted public transport along key routes from the capital, leaving commuters stranded in the capital hours ahead of evening rush...

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Matatu operators from the Mwiki route staged a protest in the Nairobi CBD on Wednesday, May 6, disrupting public transport and citing ongoing extortion, insecurity, and interference from unknown groups.

  • The operators are experiencing significant financial losses due to disruptions that have lasted for weeks.
  • The protest involved drivers and conductors from the Mwiki route, who claim their usual operating stage has been taken over by a new SACCO.
  • Commuters along the Kasarani-Mwiki-Njiru and Kayole routes were left stranded as operations were halted.

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