[PHOTOS] Scenes in Nairobi CBD as police battle protesters

The military on Thursday joined the police in patroling the streets of Nairobi as anti-Finance Bill protestrs roamed the streets in continued defiance of the Bill that ha since been sent back to Parliament.

There was a heavy presence of military officers in full combat geared and armoured vehicles who ensured the demonstrators did not breacht the peace.

At some point, the excited protesters cheered the military officers as they did patrol rounds around the city before they were dispersed by the police.

Many shops on major streets remained closed as a tense atmosphere reigned supreme within the Central Business District.

A group believed to be goons and not part of the demonstrations was concentrated mainly at downtown streets of River Road and Luthuli Avenue where they were kept at bay by business owners.