Chaos erupts in Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu over high transport fares
The demonstrations disrupted transport and business activities, with angry residents barricading roads and demanding intervention from the government over the escalating cost of living. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Nyeri, Thika, and Nyahururu experienced widespread chaos as residents protested exorbitant transport fares driven by rising fuel prices. The demonstrations brought transport and business to a standstill, with angry citizens blocking major roads.
- Residents are protesting against public transport operators imposing "exorbitant fare hikes".
- The protests were triggered by recent increases in fuel prices.
- Security officers were deployed to restore order and clear blocked roads.
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Chaos Erupts in Nyeri, Thika and Nyahururu Over High Transport Fares - May 2026
Nyeri, Thika, and Nyahururu experienced widespread chaos as residents protested exorbitant transport fares driven by rising fuel prices. The demonstrations brought transport and business to a standstill, with angry citizens blocking major roads. In Nyahururu, protesters engaged police in running battles amid the demonstrations. Transportation services in Nyeri were severely disrupted due to a strike by matatu operators protesting escalating fuel prices. Meanwhile, Nairobi experienced significant traffic disruptions on Limuru Road following a protest by boda boda operators. Governor Johnson Sakaja is urging banks to implement a 90-day freeze on matatu repossessions to alleviate financial pressure on transport operators.
