Three people were confirmed dead following a tragic accident involving boda boda riders during fuel price protests in Kimbo, Ruiru, on Monday, May 18.
Two other people sustained injuries in the incident, which occurred as demonstrations over the rising cost of fuel continued to disrupt transport operations across several parts of the country.
According to reports, the riders were allegedly attempting to evade toll charges imposed by protesters stationed along the road when the accident occurred.
Three killed in Ruiru boda boda accident amid nationwide fuel price protests. Photo: Courtesy.
Witnesses said the boda bodas collided amid the confusion and during a high-speed attempt to escape, resulting in multiple casualties.
Police officers later arrived at the scene and removed the bodies as efforts to restore calm in the area intensified.
By the time of this publication authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident, while the condition of the injured riders remained unclear.
The fatal crash occurred amid nationwide protests under the #RejectFuelPrices demonstrations, which disrupted transport services and movement in several regions.
Matatu operators, boda boda riders, and other transport stakeholders staged protests following the latest fuel price increase announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
Drivers accused the government of failing to address the economic burden caused by the rising cost of fuel, saying the increases had severely affected livelihoods and the transport sector.
