Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi staged a roadside protest on May 15, 2026, by walking along a road while pulling dozens of empty yellow jerricans. The demonstration was a symbolic act to highlight the burden of rising fuel prices on ordinary Kenyans.
A video of the protest, widely shared on social media, shows Omondi pulling the jerricans along a road in Nairobi. The activist has been vocal about economic issues in Kenya, including the high cost of living.
Fuel prices in Kenya have been a contentious issue, with the government adjusting prices monthly based on global crude oil costs and other factors. As of May 2026, the price of petrol in Nairobi was approximately 195 Kenyan shillings per liter, according to the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
Omondi's protest drew mixed reactions online, with some praising his activism and others questioning its effectiveness. The comedian has previously staged similar protests on issues such as unemployment and police brutality.
