Four reported killed, 30 injured, in Kenyan fuel price protests
Summary
At least four people died and 30 were injured during protests in Kenya against rising fuel prices. Authorities arrested 348 people as nationwide strikes and demonstrations disrupted major cities, including Nairobi and Mombasa.Key Facts
- Four people were killed, and 30 were injured in protests over high fuel prices in Kenya.
- Police arrested 348 people during the demonstrations.
- Protests included a public transport strike affecting major cities like Nairobi and Mombasa.
- Kenya recently increased fuel prices by up to 23.5%, following a prior 24.2% rise.
- Rising fuel costs have caused prices of food and basic goods to go up, affecting many citizens.
- The government cited global oil market instability, linked to the war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the reason for the fuel price hike.
- Some officials said the protests were taken over by criminals and political groups, while opposition leaders blamed government corruption and profiteering.
- Rights groups condemned the use of lethal force by law enforcement during the protests.
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