Nairobi erupted in protests on Tuesday, as citizens took to the streets to denounce rising prices amid the global energy crisis. This led to a heavy police presence and at least 11 arrests, according to local media reports.

Footage shows groups of people marching through the city centre, while police have been deployed to maintain order. Several individuals have been placed in police vehicles after the unrest.

"This has all been triggered by the fuel crisis. And the fuel crisis we know is not only unique to Kenya; it's all over the world, but Kenyans feel that in a way, the levies that have been added are a little bit more than what even the neighbours have," a resident explained.

"It's not even just young people, because we have seen even middle-aged and even elderly people on the streets today, because the economy is hitting everybody. It's an everyone issue, not just Gen Z. The ones that have been arrested are right here at Central Police Station," she added.

The local also called for authorities to take actions, such as providing subsidies, and protect the people's well-being, citing great increases in transport costs triggered by the fuel crisis.

"The belt was already too tight for the average Kenyan. The everyday Kenyan transport costs have gone higher. If you were paying even up to 100, it's 120 or 150. People just cannot – we are trying to get to work. We're trying to make income," the woman highlighted.

While most businesses continued to operate, reports of clashes and blockades by demonstrators were received in various areas of Nairobi, including the Central Business District and the Archives. According to local media, police intervened and dispersed the rallies.

Fuel prices have surged globally following the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a disruption the International Energy Agency has described as the 'greatest global energy security challenge in history'.