Nairobi, April 7 -- Residents of Nakuru are grappling with a fuel shortage that has disrupted transport and driven up travel costs, with several Matatu Saccos increasing fares.

A spot check in Nakuru City and its outskirts revealed long queues at the few petrol stations still dispensing fuel, while others remained closed or had run out of fuel entirely.

Motorists, boda boda operators and public service vehicle operators have been forced to spend hours in line, hoping to secure the limited supply.

The situation has hit the public transport sector hardest, with matatu operators warning that their operations are becoming unsustainable.

Kevin Chumo, an official at Satima Sacco, said that the shortage has significantly reduced the number o...