Fuel price protests paralysed major Rift Valley towns, leaving roads blocked, businesses shut and one person dead in Nakuru after violent clashes between demonstrators and police.

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.

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.

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.

What began as a nationwide matatu strike over soaring fuel prices on Monday spiralled into deadly protests

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