Kenya's government cuts fuel prices after deadly protests

肯尼亚政府降低燃油价格,以平息致命抗议活动。

World Business Report

2026-05-19

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Deadly protests in Kenya have forced the government to cut diesel prices after a sharp jump in fuel costs, driven by supply pressures from the Middle East conflict. Roads into the Nairobi were blocked, tyres burned and public transport disrupted as anger grows over fuel hikes. A nationwide transport strike has now been called off for a week as negotiations take place. And what next for Elon Musk after his lawsuit against OpenAI fell flat?
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  • Yes, Kenya's government has cut diesel prices after anger over soaring fuel costs spilled onto the streets.

  • Roads into the Kenyan capital were blocked, tyres burned

  • and public transport disrupted as anger grows over fuel hikes driven