Kenya's Fuel Price Protests: A Perfect Storm of Global and Domestic Tensions The recent wave of protests in Kenya over soaring fuel prices has left at least four people dead, hundreds arrested, and a nation grappling with the consequences of its dependence on imported energy.
The demonstrations are not just about fuel prices; they're also a manifestation of Kenya's vulnerability to global events, particularly the ongoing conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which has disrupted oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
The shutdown of the crucial shipping route in January had an immediate impact on global markets, with Brent crude futures surging to their highest levels since 2014.