19/05/2026
What is happening with the ongoing fuel protests is honestly confusing. Yesterday in Murang'a, demonstrations over high fuel prices ended up with businesses being broken into and looted. Small business owners, who have nothing to do with setting fuel prices, are the ones now counting heavy losses.
My question is simple: how did protests about fuel prices turn into looting people’s businesses? Yes, fuel prices are high and people have a right to express their frustrations. But destroying the livelihoods of fellow citizens does not solve the fuel problem.
For example in the Western parts of Kenya, there were no demos. Only a few PSVs operating, of course, charging higher than usual. Peaceful!!!!
As we fight for our rights, we should also remember that we are part of the same community. When we destroy each other’s businesses, we end up hurting our own people more than anyone else.
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Shonokai mūno Gikuyu!!!!