President William Ruto, who has been out of the country, is yet to comment on record highs, with the diesel price increasing by 23.5% and gasoline by 8%.

Economic pain deepens as fuel hikes trigger nationwide public outrage. President Ruto has been accused of failing to cushion citizens against the rising cost of living.

Transport operators across Kenya have announced a nationwide shutdown, citing rising fuel prices, heavy taxation, and unsustainable operating costs.

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya |

As of 8:39 am, there was a heavy police presence at Kayole Junction along Kangundo Road.

Kenya’s major highways and urban roads were turned into smoke, chaos and confusion on Monday as a nationwide matatu strike.

Commuters were stranded and businesses disrupted as anger over rising fuel costs spilled onto Kenya’s roads.

The latest fuel hike is a direct blow to already struggling families.