Police in Nairobi arrest protesters holding anti-fuel price signs during demonstrations.
Police in Nairobi arrest protesters holding anti-fuel price signs during demonstrations.
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Watu 11 wakamatwa Nairobi wakati wa maandamano dhidi ya ongezeko la bei za mafuta

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Polisi wa Nairobi wamekamata watu 11 katika maandamano dhidi ya ongezeko la bei za mafuta yaliyotangazwa na EPRA Jumanne, Aprili 21. Maandamano yalifanyika maeneo kadhaa ikiwemo Embu na Kitengela, na hali ilikuwa na vurugu kidogo. Kamanda Issa Mohamud alisema hali imekuwa shwari na biashara zinendelea kawaida.

Maandamano dhidi ya ongezeko la bei za mafuta yalifanyika Jumanne katika maeneo mbalimbali nchini, yakichochewa na wito mitandaoni chini ya hashtag #RejectFuelPrices. Katika Nairobi CBD, kundi dogo la vijana walikusanyika lakini polisi waliwatawanya na kuwakamata 11, kulingana na Kamanda wa Polisi wa Kanda ya Nairobi, Issa Mohamud.

Mohamud alisema, “Hadi sasa tumewakamata 11 na watafikishwa mahakamani kesho,” akiongeza kuwa zaidi ya asilimia 98 ya biashara zimefunguka na hakuna sababu ya hofu. Alilia wafanyabiashara waliyefunga maduka kurejea shughuli zao.

Huko Embu, mamia ya vijana walifunga barabara, kuchoma magurudumu na kusababisha vurugu na polisi, na wakaifanya mji kuwa na taharuki. Katika Kitengela, vijana wakiongozwa na Bob Njagi wa kundi la Free Movement walifunga barabara ya Namanga na kutawanywa kwa vitoa machozi. Maandamano pia yaliripotiwa Kiritiri na Karatina, Nyeri, lakini hakukuwa na matukio makubwa pwani au Bonde la Ufa.

Polisi walikanusha madai ya mitandao ya kijamii kuhusu risasi Mlolongo, wakisema hali ilikuwa shwari hapo. EPRA ilitangaza ongezeko la bei ili kushughulikia gharama za juu kutokana na mzozo wa Mashariki ya Kati.

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Kenyan energy officials resigning after arrests in Ksh4 billion fuel scandal, with symbolic elements of corruption and fuel infrastructure.
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Energy bosses resign after arrests in Ksh4 billion fuel scandal

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Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General Daniel Kiptoo, Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang, and Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban have resigned after arrests linked to a Ksh4 billion fuel scandal. Officials allegedly manipulated stock data to enable irregular procurement outside the government-to-government agreement. President William Ruto's office called the deal a blatant breach involving substandard fuel.

Amnesty International has warned Kenya's National Police Service against using excessive force during expected protests on Tuesday, April 21. The alert comes amid public anger over recent fuel price hikes announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The group urged Inspector General Douglas Kanja to protect demonstrators.

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Former Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, ex-KPC MD Joe Sang, and former EPRA DG Daniel Kiptoo were released on police bail on April 6, 2026, days after their arrests and resignations in the Ksh4.8 billion irregular fuel importation scandal. Their lawyers denied wrongdoing, citing National Security Council recommendations, as the government moves to recover losses from importers.

The National Police Service has called for calm and restraint among residents of Huruma, Nairobi, following violent clashes that left one Kenya Medical Training College student dead and two vehicles ablaze. The incident began with a robbery report that escalated into confrontations with police. Authorities assure the public that a full investigation is underway.

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Matatu operators in Nairobi disrupted transport on February 2, 2026, by blocking key roads despite a suspension call, protesting vehicle torchings by mobs. They plan to continue strikes every Monday until President William Ruto engages in talks. Police responded by removing number plates and towing vehicles.

The Kenya Pipeline Company has assured the public of sufficient fuel stocks at all its terminals to meet national demand, despite reports of shortages in at least 13 counties. The Kenya Transporters Association warns of a looming logistics crisis due to rationing and withdrawn credit facilities. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has been summoned to parliament over a related fuel scandal.

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Thousands of students heading home for April holidays have been stranded nationwide due to a crackdown on public service vehicles by authorities. The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) says the operation has caused a shortage of vehicles and fare hikes. The situation exposes young travellers to risks.

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