Kenya is marking the second anniversary of deadly protests with significantly increased fuel prices, which have risen by up to Sh49.76 a litre since June 2024, fueling high inflation and public anger.

• Diesel prices have reached a record high of Sh232.86 per litre in Nairobi.
• Key factors contributing to the price surge include the Finance Bill, 2024, Middle East conflict, and increased Road Maintenance Levy.
• Inflation has hit a two-year high of 6.7 percent, impacting the cost of living and recently leading to a public service transport strike.

Two years after widespread Gen Z protests against high taxes and the cost of living, the price of essential food items in Kenya continues to strain household budgets, despite modest overall food bill increases.

• A basket of seven common food items rose by 3.1% to Sh1,101.37 in May 2026 from Sh1,068.48 in June 2024.
• Key staples like maize flour have seen significant price hikes, with a 2kg packet now costing 18% more.
• Overall food inflation has accelerated to 9.4% in May 2026, up from 5.6% during the protests.
• The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) data reflects the persistent economic hardship that fueled the demonstrations.

The High Court has allowed Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah's petition challenging Kenya's public debt to proceed, dismissing attempts to have it thrown out.

• The case challenges approximately Sh7 trillion in public debt accumulated over the past decade.
• Key respondents include the former Auditor General, former Controller of Budget, the current Auditor General, and the current Controller of Budget.
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was granted diplomatic immunity and struck from the case, but Omtatah plans a separate challenge to the Bretton Woods Agreements Act.