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Fuel Protests In Kenya Escalate Into Violent Clashes

A protest sparked by rising fuel costs has escalated into running battles between police and demonstrators, plunging one of Nairobi's busiest highways into chaos. Plumes of smoke billowed across the carriageway as protesters lit burning tires and barricaded sections of the Thika Superhighway, which connects the capital's central business district to the industrial hub of Thika.

Public service vehicles and private motorists were forced to turn back or abandon their journeys altogether. Thousands of stranded commuters filled Nairobi's major roads as a nationwide transport strike crippled matatu and bus operations, effectively turning large parts of the capital into a "walking city."

The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has warned that the fuel price hikes could significantly raise transport and logistics expenses, ultimately driving up the cost of essential goods.

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A private car engulfed in flames along Thika Road after protests over fuel escalated, with thick smoke billowing as running battles disrupted traffic and brought movement on the busy highway to a standstill.

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