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Rising fuel prices trigger protests in Kenya, in photos

Protesters took to the streets over rising fuel prices in Kenya, clashing with police and setting tires on fire along major highways. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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domenica 17 maggio 2026·standardmedia.co.ke
Kenya is over-politicised while systems are routinely ignored
Parliament is prepared for another heated debate over taxes and the Finance Bill.
lunedì 18 maggio 2026·africanews.com
Kenya transport protests turn deadly as four killed in fuel price unrest | Africanews
Last week, the Kenyan government announced price hikes in response to rising global oil prices, including a 23.5-percent increase for diesel -- triggering a call for the strike by…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

saharareporters.com

Protests, Transport Shutdown Paralyse Nairobi Amid Clashes With Kenyan Police Over Fuel Price Hike

Protests erupted on Monday in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, as a nationwide public transport strike over rising fuel prices paralysed movement and left commuters stranded across the…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

apnews.com

Protesters light bonfires during public transport strike in Kenya over fuel prices

Protests have erupted in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, as a nationwide public transport strike kicked off in protest at rising fuel prices.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Police clash with protesters as fuel price protests spread

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

businessdailyafrica.com

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport and business across Kenya

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Roads set on fire and commuters stranded as fuel protests erupt in Kenya

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lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

tnx.africa

VIDEO: Netizens divided over vehicle torched along Thika Road during fuel protests

Kenyans online reacted sharply after a matatu strike paralysed transport across major towns, with unrest and isolated incidents of destruction reported along key roads including…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

fortune.com

The oil crisis is so bad in Kenya that protesters have lit bonfires in the middle of Nairobi | Fortune

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%.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

france24.com

Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices

Kenya's public transport system was paralysed on Monday, when protesters barricaded roads over fuel price hikes triggered by the Middle East war.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

nation.africa

What protests are about

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

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

theeastafrican.co.ke

Kenya grinds to a halt as fuel anger spills onto roads - The EastAfrican

Rising fuel prices triggered transport protests that paralysed the country, exposing a deeper political fight over taxes, living costs and the government’s response to the Middle…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

independent.co.uk

Bulletin world briefing: Kenya erupts into fiery protests over soaring fuel prices

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lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

dw.com

Kenya paralysed by deadly protests, strikes due to fuel cost

The African country is among many dependent on fuel imports from the Gulf. Last week, authorities in the country hiked fuel prices by 23.5%.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

hindustantimes.com

Four killed in Kenya as protests over rising fuel prices rage

Since the start of the Middle East conflict, Kenya has raised petrol prices by 20 percent, while diesel has increased by up to 45.8 percent. | World News

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Transport paralysis as fuel protests begin

Transport was paralysed nationwide as fuel price protests disrupted matatu operations, blocked major roads and triggered fare hikes, with reports of insecurity and stranded…

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

standardmedia.co.ke

Ukambani: Chaos, barricades as police battle protesters

Protests erupted across Ukambani as transport operators and residents took to the streets over rising fuel prices, paralysing towns like Makueni, Machakos and Kitui.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

nation.africa

Kenyans’ anger about more than fuel

The anti-government sentiments put on display across the country was not just about oil prices.

lunedì 18 maggio 2026·

jamaica-gleaner.com

Four people killed and dozens injured in Kenya protests over record fuel prices

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Four people died and over 30 others were injured when police clashed with protesters in Kenya’s capital on Monday as a nationwide public transport strike…

martedì 19 maggio 2026·

africanews.com

Kenya strike over rising fuel prices pauses after mass shutdown | Africanews

A Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices from to the Middle East war was paused on Tuesday after causing four deaths and major economic disruption, raising…

Kenya is over-politicised while systems are routinely ignored

Kenya transport protests turn deadly as four killed in fuel price unrest | Africanews

Protests, Transport Shutdown Paralyse Nairobi Amid Clashes With Kenyan Police Over Fuel Price Hike

Protesters light bonfires during public transport strike in Kenya over fuel prices

Police clash with protesters as fuel price protests spread

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport and business across Kenya

Roads set on fire and commuters stranded as fuel protests erupt in Kenya

VIDEO: Netizens divided over vehicle torched along Thika Road during fuel protests

The oil crisis is so bad in Kenya that protesters have lit bonfires in the middle of Nairobi | Fortune

Transport protests hit Kenya over rising fuel prices

What protests are about

Kenya grinds to a halt as fuel anger spills onto roads - The EastAfrican

Bulletin world briefing: Kenya erupts into fiery protests over soaring fuel prices

Kenya paralysed by deadly protests, strikes due to fuel cost

Four killed in Kenya as protests over rising fuel prices rage

Transport paralysis as fuel protests begin

Ukambani: Chaos, barricades as police battle protesters

Kenyans’ anger about more than fuel

Four people killed and dozens injured in Kenya protests over record fuel prices

Kenya strike over rising fuel prices pauses after mass shutdown | Africanews