- Protests erupted in Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday as a nationwide public transport strike began in response to record-high fuel prices.
- The strike left commuters stranded, led to a deserted city center, and prompted most schools to switch to online learning.
- Kenya's fuel prices reached an unprecedented high on Friday, with diesel increasing by 23.5% and gasoline by 8%.
- The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry warned that the price hikes would impact all commodities and services, attributing a significant portion of the increase to domestic cost buildup.
- President William Ruto has not yet commented on the new prices, while a former deputy president blamed corrupt businesspeople for the sharp rise.
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