More than 300 people were arrested across the country during the anti-government protests on Wednesday.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said cases of lawlessness happened in parts of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya and Nakuru.
An empty Moi Avenue in Nairob ahead of Azimo protest on July 20,2023.
Nairobi's Central Business District on Thursday remained calm and empty as anti-government protests are expected to enter day two.
In the early morning hours before 9 am, business premises remained closed as few people were spotted.
Public transport was available despite few number of commuters.
A less populated Tom Mboya Street. Most shops remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.Most shops along Luthuli Avenue remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
More than 300 people were arrested across the country during the anti-government protests on Wednesday.
Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said cases of lawlessness happened in parts of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya and Nakuru.
He said those arrested will be charged with crimes including looting, malicious damage of property, arson, robbery with violence and assaulting law enforcement officers.
An empty Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.An empty Kimathi street in Nairobi. Many business in the city remain closed on July 20, 2023Most shops along Luthuli Avenue remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.Most shops within Nairobi's CBD remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.Most shops along Luthuli Avenue remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.Business premises along Moi Avenue within the Nairobi CBD closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.Business premises along Moi Avenue within the Nairobi CBD remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.Business premises along Kimathi street within the Nairobi CBD remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.Business premises along Moi Avenue within the Nairobi CBD closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
