'You will be answerable': Murkomen pins fuel protest deaths on Gachagua

At least 4 Kenyans killed, 30 others injured in fuel protests, 348 arrested, Interior CS Murkomen says, vows stern action against organisers of demos...

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen stated that at least four Kenyans died and 30 others were injured during protests against record fuel prices. He accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of inciting violence through his political rhetoric.

348 people were arrested following demonstrations that turned violent in several counties.
CS Murkomen singled out Gachagua, stating, "He will be held personally responsible" for the unrest.
Protests erupted due to record fuel prices, with diesel rising 23.5% and petrol up 8%.

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