[PHOTOS] Chaos, running battles as Mombasa residents protest against Finance Bill

Chaos erupted at Mombasa Central Business District on Wednesday

In Summary
  • The demonstrators faced off with anti-riot police officers who were deployed to tame the protests.
  • Roads and businesses remained deserted with shops closed for the better part of Wednesday morning.
Police use tear gas to disperse crowds protesting against Finance Bill 2024
Police use tear gas to disperse crowds protesting against Finance Bill 2024
Image: Laban Walloga

Chaos and running battles characterised Mombasa streets on Wednesday as residents took to the streets to protest over the Finance Bill 2024.

The demonstrators faced off with anti-riot police officers who were deployed to tame the protests.

Roads and businesses remained deserted with shops closed for the better part of Wednesday morning.

Residents brave rains to protest against the Finance Bill as they chant anti-Ruto slogans
Residents brave rains to protest against the Finance Bill as they chant anti-Ruto slogans
Image: Laban Walloga
Residents protest in mombasa town
Residents protest in mombasa town
Image: Laban Walloga
Kenyans in Mombasa hold placard in the city to show their disregard for the finance bill
Kenyans in Mombasa hold placard in the city to show their disregard for the finance bill
Image: COURTESY
Kenyans in Mombasa participate in the 'Occupy Mombasa' demos against the Finance Bill 2024
Kenyans in Mombasa participate in the 'Occupy Mombasa' demos against the Finance Bill 2024
Image: Laban Walloga
Kenyans in Mombasa turn up in large number to demostrate againist the finance bill
Kenyans in Mombasa turn up in large number to demostrate againist the finance bill
Image: COURTESY
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