Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices
Four people were killed in protests linked to Kenya's nationwide transport strikes against recent increases in the cost of fuel, according to the interior minister. At least 30 were injured. 348 people had been arrested, according to Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen.
The strike comes days after authorities raised petroleum prices to record levels, with costs increasing by more than 20%. Protesters have been blocking roads and erecting burning barricades. Many passengers were stranded at bus stops in the capital in the morning. In parts of Nairobi and elsewhere across the country, police used tear gas to disperse protesters who had blocked roads with burning tyres and barricades. Nairobi police commander Issa Mohamud said six police officers were injured in the clashes, and five police vehicles and one civilian vehicle were damaged. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) on Thursday raised prices to a high of 242 shillings ($1.8; £1.4) a litre for diesel and petrol to $1.65.
Kipchumba Murkomen said it was "unfortunate that today's protests have once again been hijacked by political actors for political ends". He added that most of the roads had been cleared. The Transport Sector Alliance (TSA) has called for the reversal of the price increases announced last week, and for fuel prices to be reduced by about 35%.
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Kenya is facing nationwide transport strikes - and related protests - due to rising fuel costs. The situation is escalating, leaving many wondering about the broader implications - and potential resolutions.
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