Large-scale protests erupted in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, alongside a nationwide strike by the transport sector over rising fuel prices and increasing living costs.

Police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who blocked major roads and burned tires in several neighborhoods.

The city also witnessed disruptions to public transportation services, affecting the movement of thousands of citizens.

The escalation comes amid mounting economic pressure on Kenyan households due to rising prices of basic goods and energy.