The entertainer was seen participating in street protests while holding a placard carrying the words “TUNAGONGEWA”, a Swahili phrase commonly used to express frustration over economic hardship and exploitation.
In the poster, Krowbar compared fuel prices across East Africa, claiming motorists in Kenya were paying significantly more for petrol than in neighbouring countries.
According to the figures displayed on the placard, fuel prices stood at KSh 242 per litre in Kenya, compared to KSh 211 in Tanzania and KSh 175 in Uganda.
The comparisons quickly circulated online as Kenyans continued debating the latest increases announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
“TUNAGONGEWA.”
Images and clips shared on social media showed Krowbar walking alongside protesters as demonstrations intensified in different parts of the country.
Fuel Protests Spread Across Kenya
The protests come amid growing anger over fuel prices that have triggered transport disruptions and demonstrations in Nairobi and other towns.
On Monday, protesters blocked roads and lit bonfires in several areas as matatu operators and truck drivers staged industrial action over the high fuel costs.
According to reports, Kenya’s latest fuel review saw diesel prices rise sharply, with business groups warning that the increases would eventually affect the prices of food, transport, and basic commodities.
The ongoing demonstrations have largely been organised online under hashtags such as #RejectFuelPrices, with activists, content creators, and public figures mobilising Kenyans to participate in street protests.
Regional Fuel Price Comparisons Spark Debate
Fuel price comparisons between Kenya and neighbouring countries have become central to the debate surrounding the current protests. Critics argue that Kenya’s prices remain unusually high despite the country serving as a regional fuel import hub through the Port of Mombasa.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently warned that the rising costs would increase pressure on businesses and households across the country.
Meanwhile, some leaders and public figures have continued urging the government to review taxes and other domestic costs contributing to the increases. The government has previously attributed the adjustments to global market disruptions and international oil supply pressures.
Public Figures Continue Joining Demonstrations
DJ Krowbar now joins a growing list of celebrities and online personalities publicly participating in anti-fuel price demonstrations.
Social media posts showed him marching alongside protesters while calling attention to the impact of fuel prices on ordinary Kenyans.
The protests have continued to gain momentum online and on the streets, with organisers maintaining pressure on authorities to address the rising cost of fuel and transport.
