One killed as fuel price protests spread across multiple towns

One person was shot dead in Nyeri County following a wave of protests in several towns over fuel prices. The demonstrations disrupted transport and business operations across Embu, Karatina, Thika, and Nyahururu, as residents called for urgent government intervention over rising fuel costs. According to Chrispine Otieno, the unrest brought economic activity to a standstill in the affected areas as security forces moved in to contain the situation.