Kenyans gets to work by all means

Hundreds of Kenyans improvised difficult and at times dangerous ways to reach work on Monday after a nationwide matatu strike brought public transport to a standstill...

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A nationwide matatu strike on May 18, 2026, paralyzed public transport across Kenya, forcing hundreds of commuters to find alternative and often dangerous ways to reach work amidst a deepening cost-of-living crisis.

Commuters resorted to walking for hours, overcrowded trains, inflated boda boda fares, and risky rides on trucks.
The strike was called by the Transport Sector Alliance, involving matatus, trucks, ride-hailing services, school buses, and motorcycle operators.
The government directed Kenya Railways to deploy additional trains and introduced a temporary 10 per cent reduction in rail fares in response to the crisis.

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