Traffic flow has resumed in several parts of the country after police and county security teams moved in to clear roads blocked during Monday’s nationwide matatu strike over rising fuel prices.
However, disruptions are still being reported in some regions as commuters continue facing transport challenges.
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County-by-County Situation Update
🚧 Embu
- Traffic restored at Rupingazi Bridge along the Embu–Nairobi Highway.
- Authorities also responding to tensions along the Muthatari–Siakago Road.
🚧 Mombasa
- Traffic flowing normally along Mombasa–Malindi Road.
- Police stopped attempts to burn tyres on Old Malindi Road.
- Boda boda and tuk-tuk operators are helping maintain movement across the city. 🛵
🚧 Meru
- Police cleared barricades along:
- Nkubu–Thingithu–Uruku Road
- Meru–Embu Highway
🚧 Kiambu
- Calm restored in Kamwangi Market area after police dispersed crowds following a road blockade in Gatundu North.
🚧 Nakuru
- Transport heavily disrupted along Gilgil Highway after protesters blocked roads using burning tyres.
- Police later reopened roads in Barnabas area after commuters were forced to walk.
🚧 Nyandarua
- Tyres set ablaze in Mairo-Inya town triggered a police operation.
- Authorities suspect the involvement of goons from neighbouring areas.
🚧 Laikipia
- Major transport disruptions reported.
- Motorists advised to avoid:
- Nyahururu–Rumuruti Highway
- Lamuria Route ⚠️
🚧 Nairobi
- Nairobi CBD remained relatively calm.
- PSV shortage reported across several routes.
- Police responded to attempted road blockades along:
- Kasarani–Mwiki Road
- Outer Ring Road
- Donholm
🚧 Busia
- Traffic remained largely normal.
- Some PSV operators suspended services, but no demonstrations were reported.
Police Issue Warning
The National Police Service (NPS) says security operations have been intensified countrywide to prevent further disruption.
Police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said authorities are monitoring the situation closely and warned that unlawful activities would face firm action.
Kenyans have been urged to:
- Remain calm
- Continue with normal activities
- Report suspicious activity via:
- 999
- 911
- #FichuaKwaDCI
Why Operators Are Protesting
The strike was called by the Transport Alliance umbrella body alongside sections of the Truckers Association of Kenya.
Operators accuse the government and EPRA of introducing sharp fuel price increases that are worsening the cost of living and crippling the transport sector.
Some schools across the country reportedly advised parents to keep children at home due to transport uncertainty.
Government Response
Treasury CS John Mbadi said the government is considering additional measures to cushion Kenyans from rising fuel prices once President William Ruto returns from Azerbaijan.
Mbadi argued that without government intervention:
- Diesel prices would be over Sh35 higher
- Petrol prices would exceed current rates by more than Sh70
He also termed the strike “unnecessary” despite acknowledging public frustration over fuel costs.
Meanwhile, Ndindi Nyoro has called for an emergency parliamentary sitting to discuss possible fuel price interventions.
