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What began as a nationwide matatu strike over soaring fuel prices on Monday spiralled into deadly protests. Widespread destruction and violent confrontations with police across several parts of the country, leaving multiple people dead, scores injured and transport paralysed.
By evening, anger over the rising cost of living had transformed major towns and highways into battle zones marked by burning tyres, teargas, gunfire and barricaded roads.
In Kiambu Town, two people were shot during fierce clashes between police and demonstrators protesting the fuel price hikes. One of the victims died while receiving treatment at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, while another remained admitted with serious injuries.
Residents accused security officers of using excessive force as police fired teargas and live bullets to disperse crowds. Businesses, banks and petrol stations shut down as sections of Kiambu turned into tense no-go zones.
