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Originally published by Capital Newstop
May 18, 2026
17h ago
Human Rights Activists Warn Fuel Price Hike Threatens Kenyan Families
RHCO Deputy Executive Director Alzira Arodi said the increase in fuel costs would significantly strain household budgets and weaken family cohesion. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Human rights activists in Nakuru are warning that soaring fuel prices could exacerbate economic hardship and increase Gender Based Violence (GBV) across Kenya.
- Activists urged the Kenyan government to use emergency funds to mitigate the $50\%$ fare increase and rising costs of essential goods.
- Key figures include Deputy Executive Director Alzira Arodi of the Reproductive Health Champions Organisation ($\text{RHCO}$) and human rights defender Zain Njenga from the Trans-Sisters Network.
- Concerns were also raised regarding rising cases of child kidnappings, femicide, and domestic violence in the Nakuru region.
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