Youths in Embu stage protests over rising fuel costs

The youths want the government to urgently intervene to end the suffering of Kenyans...

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Youths in Embu County staged protests against rising fuel prices, leading to traffic disruptions and clashes with police. They are demanding urgent government intervention to alleviate the economic hardship.

Kiritiri town saw youths barricade the Kiritiri - Embu road and light bonfires.
The protests involved hundreds of youths in Embu town, leading to running battles with anti-riot police.
Businesses were forced to close as traders feared looting amid the escalating tensions.

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