Three People Shot in Kuresoi During Matatu Strike Over Fuel Prices - June 2026

Three people were shot and injured in Kuresoi amid a nationwide matatu strike protesting increased fuel prices. President Ruto condemned the political use of hooligans and ordered the police to take stern action against criminals and their financiers following a recent disruptive incident at All Saints Cathedral. The President has issued stern warnings against any potential violence ahead of planned Gen Z commemoration events and during the upcoming June 25 celebrations, vowing legal action against those who disrupt peace. Churches have called on the Kenyan government to take decisive action against criminals who are reportedly causing disruptions. Elsewhere, a Nairobi businessman is facing significant losses after his business premises were allegedly destroyed by a group of individuals.