TOKA MAKTABA :
October 16, 2025
Mazungumzo na Ezekiel Kamwaga Pt. 2: Maandamano Okt. 29, Kauli Tata za Viongozi
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1g2BvzdbS80This is the second part of a special interview with Ezekiel Kamwaga, where the journalist and political analyst in Tanzania answers the question of whether the planned protests on October 29, 2025, will happen or not.
Je hali ilivyofikia Tanzania hadi tarehe 26 October 2026 mambo yameiva maandamano kufanyika bila kikomo ?
26 October 2026
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi CBD protests: Activists arrested as Kenyans demand lower fuel prices and taxes
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IxuuFxkBKr4Fuel price protests: Activists arrested in Nairobi CBD
Monday 26th October, 2026 02:37 PM|By
David Nthua
Activists protest high fuel prices in Nairobi CBD on Monday, October 26, 2026. PHOTO/Screengrabby People Daily Digital from X
Several activists were arrested in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Monday as police moved to disperse demonstrations against rising fuel prices, with protesters accusing the government of worsening the cost of living.
The arrests on Monday, October 26, 2026, came days after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised fuel prices for the October-November period, pushing the cost of petrol in Nairobi to Ksh226.96 per litre.
The protesters argued that higher fuel prices were increasing transport fares and putting additional pressure on households and businesses.
Activists accuse government of overcharging Kenyans
One of the protesters claimed that the landed cost of fuel was KSh106 per litre, compared with Ksh226 at the pump, and accused President William Ruto and his associates of benefiting from the difference.
“That means Ruto and his cabal are stealing from Kenyans 100 shillings per litre,” the activist said. The allegation was not independently verified.
The activist also criticised fuel levies, arguing that Kenyans were not seeing corresponding development from the charges.
The demonstrations follow a series of public concerns over rising petroleum costs, including earlier protests in Nairobi CBD.
Police previously arrested demonstrators during planned fuel price protests in April.
The protester vowed that demonstrations would continue until fuel prices came down.
“We will no longer come out of the street, not unless the fuel price
imeshuka,” the activist said.
“Without fuel price
kushuka, vijana tutakuwa tuko kwa barabara kila siku,” the speaker added.
The activist said the protesters wanted to draw international attention to the cost of fuel in Kenya and challenged the government’s explanation that global market conditions were responsible for the increases.
EPRA raises fuel prices for October-November
In its announcement on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, EPRA increased the maximum retail price of Super Petrol by Ksh12.93 per litre, diesel by Ksh9.90 and kerosene by Ksh28.49.
The new maximum prices in Nairobi, effective from October 15 to November 14, are:
- Super Petrol: Ksh226.96 per litre, up from Ksh214.03.
- Diesel: Ksh227.76 per litre, up from Ksh217.86.
- Kerosene: Ksh219.87 per litre, up from Ksh191.38.
EPRA attributed the adjustments to higher landed costs of imported petroleum products. The regulator’s pricing framework also accounts for applicable taxes, levies, transportation and other regulated costs.
The latest increases have renewed debate over how fuel prices affect public transport fares and the cost of goods and services.
EPRA’s October review raised all three major fuel prices.
The activist questioned why President Ruto had previously dismissed arguments based on global factors but was now citing international market conditions to explain fuel prices.
The speaker said the protesters would continue demonstrating until the cost of fuel falls.