In a video that has been widely shared, Eric is seen dragging hundreds of jerricans along the road, assisted by a group of people who joined him in making the point as loudly and visually as possible. The sea of jerricans stretching across the road created a striking image that immediately captured the attention of Kenyans online and in the streets.
The protest came directly in response to EPRA's announcement of a steep fuel price hike that saw diesel jump by Ksh 46.29 to retail at Ksh 242.92 per litre, a figure that has sent shockwaves through households, businesses, and public transport operators across the country.
Eric did not stop at the demonstration itself. He used the moment to call Kenyans to action, urging them to head to the streets on Monday carrying jerricans as a symbol of their anger and frustration over fuel prices that continue to rise while the cost of living remains painfully high.
The jerrican, in this context, is more than just a container. It has become a symbol of the burden that fuel prices place on ordinary Kenyans who depend on affordable energy for everything from cooking to transport to running small businesses.
Eric's call to action has divided Kenyans, with some praising him for using his platform to speak up for ordinary citizens and others questioning whether a street protest with jerricans will translate into any real change from the government.
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