As prices continue rising, ordinary Kenyans slowly begin cutting off parts of their lives in order to survive.

Recent fuel protests have exposed something deeper than public anger over pump prices.

Although the fuel strike has eased, concerns are growing that rising fuel costs and budget pressures could trigger wider public unrest over the government’s economic policies.

The fuel strike highlighted Kenya’s fragile transport system, rising energy pressures and the urgent need for mass transit and fuel reserves.

As prices continue rising, ordinary Kenyans slowly begin cutting off parts of their lives in order to survive.