Police Arrest 11 Protesters as #RejectFuelPrices Demonstrations Ease in Nairobi

Eleven protesters were arrested on Tuesday in Nairobi as security operatives moved swiftly to disperse demonstrations linked to rising fuel prices.

The arrests were made near the National Archives in the central business district, where anti-riot police broke up a small gathering associated with the #RejectFuelPrices movement.

Confirming the development, Nairobi Regional Police Commander, Issa Mohamud, said the protesters had been detained following efforts to contain the situation.

Despite the planned nationwide mobilisation, protest activity in the capital remained limited, with a heavy security presence deployed across key locations to prevent escalation.

Business operations, as well as pedestrian and vehicular movement, continued largely uninterrupted, indicating minimal disruption to economic activities.

In other parts of the country, only isolated incidents were recorded. In Mwea Town, Kirinyaga County, a bonfire was reportedly lit, though normal activities persisted.

Similarly, in Emali Town, Makueni County, heightened security presence was observed without any protests.

A calm situation was also reported in Mlolongo, Machakos County, where authorities maintained vigilance.

The protests were driven by growing public dissatisfaction over high fuel prices, which have continued to exert pressure on household incomes and transport costs, prompting calls for demonstrations in recent weeks.