Nanyuki: Business and transportation operations in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, were paralyzed today as Matatu operators took to the streets to express frustrations over fuel cost hikes in the country. Major roads, including the Nanyuki-Meru highway and Nanyuki-Nairobi highway, were blocked on Monday, May 18, 2026.

According to Kenya News Agency, the protest resulted in significant disruptions, with many commuters stranded as public transportation services came to a halt. The operators' demonstration is a response to the recent rise in fuel prices, which they claim has severely impacted their profitability and operational costs.

Local businesses also experienced a downturn in activity due to the blocked roads, with deliveries and supplies being delayed. The protest highlights the broader economic pressures faced by transport operators in the region, who are calling for government intervention to address the fuel price issue.

Authorities are reportedly in talks with the protesting operators in an attempt to negotiate a resolution and restore normalcy to the affected transport routes. The situation remains tense as stakeholders seek a compromise that would alleviate the financial strain on the transport sector.