Nairobi is expected to witness demonstrations on Monday, October 26,2026 as human rights activists prepare to protest rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of living.
The Coalition of Human Rights Defenders is organising the march, which is expected to attract between 500 and 900 participants.
According to the organisers, demonstrators will assemble along Kimathi Street in the Central Business District (CBD) before marching towards State House to demand action over the rising cost of fuel and its impact on households and businesses.
The protest comes amid high pump prices, with petrol retailing at KSh226.96 per litre, diesel at KSh227.76 and kerosene at KSh219.87, according to the figures provided by the organisers.
The rising prices have added pressure on motorists, commuters and small businesses, with higher fuel costs contributing to increased transport and operating expenses. Households are also facing pressure from the cost of food and other essential goods.
Organisers say the demonstration will be peaceful and have notified police of their plans. They have called on participants to maintain order throughout the march as they push for measures to ease the economic burden on Kenyans.
Police had yet to announce specific security and traffic arrangements for the planned demonstration at the time of the announcement.
The march is also expected to draw attention to concerns about the handling of public demonstrations, following tensions between police officers and journalists during previous protests.
The planned action comes as the cost of living remains a major concern for many Kenyans, particularly those whose daily expenses are affected by fluctuations in fuel prices.
Fuel costs influence transport fares, the distribution of goods and the cost of running businesses, making price increases a concern beyond motorists and the transport sector.
The organisers are urging the government to address the rising cost of living and take urgent steps to reduce the financial pressure facing households.
The demonstration is expected to bring parts of Nairobi's CBD under increased public attention as participants make their way towards State House.
