Kenyans on social media have been startled after a video of a man setting himself on fire in Mwembe Tayari area, Mombasa County emerged online. In the 43-second recording, the man was captured pouring on himself liquid suspected to be flammable before setting himself ablaze. Unestablished reports indicate that the said man is an engineering student in one of the institutions of higher learning in the coastal city. Others argue that he opted to take that action in protests of the harsh economic challenges facing millions of Kenyans. Sources say he is currently undergoing treatment at the Coast General Hospital.

Source: Standard Digital August 17, 2023 17:51 UTC