Protests in Kenya over fuel price hikes turn deadly as unrest spreads across major cities. Multiple outlets report that four people are killed and about 30 others are injured during clashes connected to the demonstrations. Protesters take to the streets as transport workers and protest groups block roads, with public transport disrupted in several locations.
Reporting also describes confrontations between protesters and police, including incidents along major highways. One outlet’s account notes that protesters set tires on fire during disturbances, while another describes roads being blocked by transport workers. The unrest disrupts daily activity and travel, with cities facing significant public transport paralysis.
A photo-focused outlet presents images associated with the protests, reflecting clashes with police and vehicle- or roadside-related burning. Across the reports, the common trigger is rising fuel costs, and the common features are road blockages, disruption of transport, and violence that results in fatalities and injuries.
