Despite the hype on social media, only a handful of protesters turned up to demonstrate in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).
Speaking to the press, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud confirmed the arrest of the 11 individuals and that they will be presented in court on Wednesday.
The 11 were picked up at the Kenya National Archives, where they had camped to air out their grievances.
Police escorted the protesters to the Nairobi Central Police Station, where they were booked before their arraignment in court. Among those arrested was Activist Julius Kamau.
No injuries or deaths were reported in Nairobi during the picketing exercise. Protests were also witnessed in Mlolongo, Machakos County, where a few youths barricaded roads.
Gen Zs who turned up on the streets condemned others for letting them down by staying home. Kenyans had vowed to go to the streets after the fuel prices were reviewed upwards by between Ksh28 and Ksh40. However, a second review to lower the price by Ksh9 per litre appeared to have reduced the tension.
The United Opposition also backed down from the protests. DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua explained that the leaders would chart the way forward after deliberating on the new developments.
