Kenya fuel price protests paralyze Nairobi transport

On Monday, protests erupted in Nairobi as a countrywide strike by public transport workers in Kenya, triggered by escalating fuel prices, unfolded. Demonstrators set tyres ablaze on key roads, leaving commuters unable to travel as private vehicles remained off the streets, prompting many schools to transition to online classes. Fuel prices in Kenya reached an all-time high on Friday, with diesel surging by 23.5% and petrol increasing by 8%. President William Ruto, who is currently abroad, has yet to make a statement. Earlier in April, he had linked the price hikes to the conflict in Iran but had lowered taxes to mitigate a more significant increase.