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Youths protesting against the rising fuel prices and harsh economic conditions barricade sections of the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway at Free Area, on May 18, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki appeared to blame the opposition for the fuel protests that rocked the country on Monday.
The DP, who had convened a consultative forum for Tharaka Nithi leaders at his Irunduni residence, said the destruction of property and chaos witnessed across the country was uncalled for, saying the national government was putting in place various measures to mitigate against high fuel prices.
"They have taken advantage of a global (fuel) problem to cause mayhem and attempt to hurt the Kenyan economy, sabotage transportation, barricade roads, burn vehicles and loot property that belonged to innocent people," said the DP.
