Kenya saw protests across the country on May 19 driven by anger over steep fuel-price increases linked to the Persian Gulf crisis and disruption of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, which have sharply raised transport fares and the cost of basic goods.
Reports said at least four people were killed, more than 30 injured, and 348 arrested.
With some of the protesters declaring that President William Ruto’s government must be made a “wantam” (one term) administration, we are likely to see the crisis set off by the US-Israel February attack on Iran become a major issue in the Kenya elections late next year if the conflict drags into 2027.
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