Four people have reportedly died and dozens injured in Kenya after massive protests and transport strikes erupted over skyrocketing fuel prices.
Scenes of chaos were witnessed across Nairobi and other parts of the country as angry protesters blocked roads with burning tyres and barricades, leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Businesses shut down, schools asked students to stay home, and public transport operators pulled vehicles off the roads in protest.
Authorities say more than 300 people have been arrested while police fired tear gas to disperse crowds during violent clashes.
The nationwide unrest follows a sharp increase in fuel prices, with petrol and diesel costs reportedly rising by more than 20%, worsening the already difficult cost of living situation in the country.
Many Kenyans say transport fares and food prices have become unbearable, with some commuters claiming fares have doubled within days.
Transport operators are demanding an immediate reduction in fuel prices, warning that ordinary citizens can no longer survive under the current economic pressure.
The Kenyan government, however, insists the crisis is linked to global fuel supply disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East.