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April 15, 2026
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Gen Z plans fresh protests as fuel prices hit record highs

Gen Z plans fresh protests as fuel prices hit record highs

A fresh wave of protests is looming in the country, with Gen Z activists mobilising both online and on the streets as fuel prices surge to record levels, deepening Kenya’s cost-of-living crisis...

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Kenyan Gen Z activists are planning new protests against record-high fuel prices, which have triggered a surge in public transport fares and widespread economic anxiety.

  • Petrol prices have reached approximately Sh206.97 per litre and diesel Sh206.84.
  • Gen Z activists are organizing demonstrations both online and on the streets.
  • Transport companies like Ena Coach have announced fare increases of up to Sh500 on certain routes, citing increased operational costs.

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