Thousands of Kenyan commuters have been stranded and businesses paralyzed as public transport operators went on a nationwide strike to protest against recent increases in the cost fuel.
 
 Key roads in the capital Nairobi remained largely empty, forcing some commuters to walk to work, with other parts of the country also affected by the transport crisis.
 
The strike comes days after the authorities raised petroleum prices to record levels, with costs increasing by more than 20%.
 
 Treasury Minister John Mbadi told local NTV station on Monday that the increase in fuel prices was “unfortunate” and acknowledged that it was hurting the economy.
 
 He however said the strike was “completely uncalled for” and the government would only make decisions that are “informed and not emotional”.

 

 

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