Citizen TV reporter Odee Francis was arrested by police in Nairobi’s Central Business District while covering a fuel‑price protest on Kimathi Street.
Video captured on Tuesday shows the reporter being manhandled with other demonstrators before police bundled him into a vehicle, and colleagues who tried to intervene were ignored.
Arrest Sparks National Outcry
A coalition of activists had taken to the streets on Tuesday to denounce the latest fuel price hike.
EPRA announced on October 14 that Super Petrol will rise Ksh 12.93 per litre, Diesel Ksh 9.90, and Kerosene Ksh 28.49.
EPRA said the adjustments reflect the weighted average cost of imported refined petroleum products during the review period.
The agency noted Super Petrol’s landed cost jumped 11.81% to $977.55 per cubic metre in September 2026, the largest increase among the three fuels.
Diesel landed cost increased 11.32% to $1,065.38 per cubic metre, while Kerosene rose 9.41% to $1,098.31 per cubic metre.
Critics condemned the arrest as a direct assault on press freedom amid escalating public anger over fuel costs.
The episode highlights intensifying tension between authorities and journalists during nationwide demonstrations.
