Tanzania, May 18 -- Nairobi. At least four people have been reported dead as protests over rising fuel prices escalated across Kenya on Monday, disrupting transport and business activities in several towns and cities.

The unrest coincided with a nationwide matatu strike that stranded thousands of commuters and forced many people to walk long distances to work after public transport operators suspended services from midnight.

In Nakuru, police reportedly shot dead one person as demonstrations intensified over the rising cost of fuel and the transport shutdown.

In a separate incident in Kimbo, Ruiru, three people died and two others were injured after boda boda riders travelling at high speed collided while allegedly attempting to evade ...