Protests over fuel price hikes turn deadly in Kenya
Protests in Kenya over rising fuel prices have escalated into violence, resulting in several fatalities. Transport workers have blocked roads in response to the government's decision to increase diesel prices to record levels. The situation has sparked widespread unrest and concern over the government's handling of the crisis.
- ▪Several people have been killed in protest violence in Kenya.
- ▪Transport workers blocked roads over government fuel price hikes.
- ▪The cost of diesel has reached record levels due to the price increases.
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Toggle PlayProtests over fuel price hikes turn deadly in KenyaNewsFeedProtests over fuel price hikes turn deadly in KenyaSeveral people have been killed in protest violence in Kenya where transport workers blocked roads over government fuel price hikes that took the cost of diesel to record levels.Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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