Three people were reported dead in accident A car accident occurred during protests against rising fuel prices in Kembo, Roero, on Monday, May 18, 2026, and involved motorcyclists.
Two other people were injured in the incident, which occurred amid ongoing demonstrations against rising fuel prices, causing traffic disruptions across the country.
According to reports received by Kenyans.co.ke, motorcyclists (boda-bodas) were speeding away after allegedly trying to evade paying tolls imposed by protesters on the road.
It was reported that drivers collided during the chaos, resulting in a fatal accident with deaths and injuries.
Police officers later arrived at the scene and removed the bodies, while authorities began restoring order in the area.
No further information has been released about the condition of the motorcyclists who were injured in the accident.
Protests against rising fuel prices
Meanwhile, authorities have not provided any further comment or details about the deaths in Roero. The incident occurred amid ongoing protests against rising fuel prices, which have affected transportation and transit services in several parts of the country.
Transport workers have paralyzed operations across the country as part of protests against rising fuel prices.
These demonstrations came after a recent increase in gasoline and diesel prices announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority, with commercial vehicle drivers denouncing the economic pressures and their impact on their livelihoods.
The protests have led to road closures, transportation disruptions, and demonstrations in several cities and highways since Monday morning, with cars being set on fire and reports of protesters being arrested.
Police were also deployed in various areas to remove roadblocks and maintain order, as travelers continued to experience mobility difficulties, with reports of some protesters being shot.
The Roero incident adds to the growing number of injuries reported during protests across the country. In Nakuru, there are unconfirmed reports of a protester being killed after being hit by a car during the demonstrations.
Several protesters were also injured by gunfire in Thika during the protests.
