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Four people have been killed, and at least 30 others injured, during fuel price protests in Kenya, which disrupted transport services and left parts of the country crippled on Monday.
The protests were triggered by rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict, which has affected global oil supply and increased prices across Africa’s largest fuel-importing economies.
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the deaths, saying: “It’s unfortunate that we lost four Kenyans in today’s violence, which also saw more than 30 people injured.”
Murkomen said that security agencies have responded to restore order, stating that “criminal elements” took advantage of the protests to attack properties.
The protest followed a recent government announcement of fuel price increases, including a 23.5 percent rise in diesel, which outraged transport workers and ignited strike action.
The protesters blocked roads, lit bonfires, and attempted to stop vehicles in Nairobi and other cities, which caused major disruption to transport networks, including the suspension of “matatu” minibuses.
Additionally, Treasury and Economic Planning Minister John Mbadi defended the government’s position, saying, “This is a war that we have not caused.”
Authorities said hundreds of arrests were made as police moved to clear roads and restore normal movement across affected areas.
Kenya continues to struggle with rising fuel costs, high taxation, and economic pressure linked to global energy instability.
