Politics · 2026-10-26 · Afternoon briefing

Kenyan police clash with protesters over fuel price hikes

Police and protesters clashed in Nairobi on Monday during demonstrations over the rising cost of living, leading to several arrests. Officers engaged in running battles with demonstrators, estimated by organisers to number between 500 and 900, in the city's central business district.

The demonstrations followed a new price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority for its October-November cycle. The update pushed the price of petrol to Sh226.96 per litre, diesel to Sh227.76, and kerosene to Sh219.87. Protesters carried placards demanding the removal of fuel taxes.

The Coalition of Human Rights Defenders, an organiser, had notified police headquarters of the march on October 22nd. In its letter, the group pledged the demonstration would remain orderly and respect the rights of other members of the public.

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