Nyeri witnessed heavy police deployment on Monday as residents took to the streets to protest rising fuel prices and the rising cost of living.

Security officers were stationed across key entry points and major roads as demonstrators attempted to hold protests in the town centre, forcing traffic disruptions and heightened tension.

The protests come amid growing nationwide anger over fuel costs, with transport operators and residents increasingly staging demonstrations in different parts of the country.

Police moved in to monitor and contain the situation as crowds gathered, though no major clashes were immediately reported.

The demonstrations reflect mounting public pressure on the government to address fuel pricing and ease economic strain on households and businesses.