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Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya
Key takeaways
- Basillioh Rukanga Nairobi AFP via Getty Images.
- Key roads in the capital Nairobi remained largely empty, forcing some commuters to walk to work, with other parts of the country also affected by the transport crisis.
- Local TV on Monday showed protesters barricading roads and lighting fires.
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Basillioh Rukanga Nairobi AFP via Getty Images. The protests have been triggered by a record increase in the cost of fuel Thousands of Kenyan commuters have been stranded and businesses paralysed as public transport operators went on a nationwide strike to protest against recent increases in the cost fuel.
Key roads in the capital Nairobi remained largely empty, forcing some commuters to walk to work, with other parts of the country also affected by the transport crisis. Businesses in parts of Nairobi remained shut and schools asked students to stay at home.
Local TV on Monday showed protesters barricading roads and lighting fires.
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