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May 18, 2026

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Thousands stranded as PSV strike cripples transport nationwide

Thousands stranded as PSV strike cripples transport nationwide

Commuters across Kenya were stranded as a nationwide PSV strike over fuel prices paralysed transport, causing road blockades and fare hikes...

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A nationwide Public Service Vehicle (PSV) strike on Monday, May 18, crippled transportation across Kenya due to soaring fuel prices.

Thousands of commuters were stranded, forced to walk or pay significantly higher fares for alternative transport.
The strike, supported by major PSV operators like Super Metro and Metro Trans, highlighted the economy's reliance on public transport.
Protests included road blockades and tyre fires, with police deploying teargas to disperse crowds in Nairobi and other affected areas like Nakuru.

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