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Four killed, 30 injured in protests against fuel price hikes

Kipchumba Murkomen

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen addressing the press on  protests against rising fuel prices on May 18, 2026. He is flanked by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat and other senior security officials. 

Photo credit: Dennis Onsongo | Nation Media Group
WhatsApp Image 2025-04-22 at 11.07.02

By  Kevin Cheruiyot

Correspondent

The government has confirmed that four people were killed in Monday’s nationwide protests against rising fuel prices.

In a press conference, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said 30 people were injured during the protests, while 348 others were arrested.

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