Nationwide fuel protests exposed growing public anger over high taxes and the rising cost of living, with critics accusing the government of ignoring economic hardships facing ordinary Kenyans.

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.

Parliament is prepared for another heated debate over taxes and the Finance Bill.

Kenyans have been pushed to the edge by runaway fuel prices that continue to trigger pain across every sector of the economy.

The protests have been reported in various counties, disrupting commuting.

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.