At least four people were killed and more than 30 injured during protests across Kenya over soaring fuel prices linked to disruptions in global energy supplies caused by the Iran conflict.
The demonstrations triggered major transport strikes and severe travel disruptions in Nairobi and other cities after public transport operators suspended services in protest against rising fuel costs.
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed the deaths, saying violence erupted as protesters blocked roads, burned tires, and clashed with police.
Security forces deployed tear gas in several areas as commuters were left stranded during the nationwide transport shutdown.
The unrest followed a sharp increase in fuel prices announced by Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, with petrol prices in Nairobi rising to 214.25 Kenyan shillings per liter and diesel climbing sharply amid pressure on global oil markets.
Officials said ministers from the finance, transport, and energy sectors would hold emergency talks with transport operators in an effort to resolve the crisis.
Mombasa, Kenya’s main coastal trade hub, also faced fears of supply chain disruptions as the protests spread.
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