Protests erupted in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, on Monday amid the start of a nationwide public transport strike over rising fuel prices. This was reported by the Associated Press, according to UNN.
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As the publication notes, commuters were left stranded in various suburbs, and the city center was deserted as private car owners chose to stay home. Meanwhile, protesters burned tires on major roads.
The Kenya Private Schools Association advised its members to assess the security situation for students traveling to educational institutions, and most schools switched to online learning.
Fuel prices in Kenya reached record levels on Friday: diesel rose by 23.5%, and gasoline by 8%.
President William Ruto, who is currently abroad, has not yet commented on the new prices. During a previous price review in April, he attributed the increase to the war in Iran, but at that time he reduced taxes to prevent a sharp spike in costs.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry stated on Friday that the price increase would affect all goods and services in the country.
A comparison of April and May shows that while global crude oil prices rose by approximately 10.7%, the price of diesel fuel in Kenya increased by 23.5% over the same period. This indicates the continued impact of domestic cost increases
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