The oil crisis is so bad in Kenya that protesters have lit bonfires in the middle of Nairobi
Protests have erupted in Nairobi, Kenya, as a public transport strike begins in response to soaring fuel prices. Commuters are stranded and many schools have shifted to online learning due to safety concerns. The recent spike in fuel prices has raised alarms about its impact on the cost of living and the economy.
- ▪Protests began in Nairobi as a public transport strike was initiated over rising fuel prices.
- ▪Kenya's diesel prices increased by 23.5% and gasoline by 8%, reaching record highs.
- ▪The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce warned that the price hikes would affect all commodities and services in the country.
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Protests erupted in Kenya’s capital Nairobi Monday as a nationwide public transport strike kicked off in protest at rising fuel prices.Recommended Video Commuters were stranded in various suburbs and the city center remained deserted. Drivers with private vehicles opted to stay home as protesters burned tires on major roads. The Kenya Association of Private Schools had advised its members to assess the safety of students going to school, and most schools opted for online learning. Kenya’s fuel prices hit a record high on Friday with the diesel price increasing by 23.5% and gasoline by 8%. President William Ruto, who has been out of the country, is yet to comment on the new prices.
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