Nairobi Paralyzed As Matatu Strike Strands Thousands Of Commuters

A nationwide public transport strike paralyzed Nairobi and its environs on Monday morning, leaving hundreds of thousands of commuters stranded and forcing many to walk long distances to work at the start of the week. The strike, which took effect at midnight on Monday, May 18, 20..

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A nationwide Matatu strike has left thousands of commuters stranded in Nairobi and its environs, significantly disrupting Monday morning peak-hour travel.

Major Matatu Saccos, including Super Metro and Metro Trans, suspended operations starting midnight on Monday, May 18, 2026.
The strike, called by the Transport Sector Alliance, protests recent fuel price hikes announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
The Alliance demands an immediate reversal of the price hike, capping petrol and diesel at approximately Ksh 152 per litre, and the resignation of the Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary.

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