Police in Nairobi central business district (CBD) began clashing with hundreds of protesters on the morning of June 17 who were demanding justice for slain teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang.
Protesters, armed with placards and Kenyan flags, thronged the CBD with officers closely monitoring the procession following last week’s chaotic scenes during similar demonstrations.
Tensions escalated when police lobbed teargas canisters at the crowd gathered along Kimathi Street.
Police lob tear gas to disperse protestors in Nairobi. Photo: Courtesy.
This prompted demonstrators to scatter in various directions.
Others regrouped themselves and charged towards the Central Police Station, Nairobi, while chanting freedom songs in honour of Ojwang.
Businesses along Moi Avenue, Kimathi Street, and adjacent areas have either shut down or scaled back operations due to the heavy police presence and uncertainty.
Moreover, tension remained high on major highways leading into the city centre, including Mombasa Road, Thika Superhighway, and Jogoo Road, where security was tightened with heavy police deployment.
In Mombasa County, crowds began gathering in the city centre, waving placards bearing messages demanding justice for Ojwang.
However, police maintained a watchful presence, choosing not to engage as the demonstrations remained peaceful.
