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May 18, 2026
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Boda Boda riders ditch apps as matatu strike paralyses Nairobi commute

Boda Boda riders ditch apps as matatu strike paralyses Nairobi commute

Boda boda riders in Nairobi switch off apps as matatu strike boosts demand for transport amid fuel price hikes, leaving commuters stranded across roads...

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A nationwide matatu strike, protesting soaring fuel prices, has paralysed commuter transport in Nairobi, forcing boda boda riders to ditch digital apps for roadside pick-ups.

  • Boda boda operators reported a surge in demand, with some carrying multiple passengers to maximise earnings.
  • The strike, called by the Transport Sector Alliance (TSA), began on Monday after fuel prices saw significant increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on May 15.
  • TSA is demanding an immediate reversal of fuel price hikes and a reduction in petrol and diesel costs to approximately Sh152 per litre.

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