[PHOTOS] Scenes from Tuesday's protests marred with tear gas

Police were deployed in major towns to keep calm and ensure the safety of the protesters.

In Summary
  • Protesters engaged the police as they retaliated by lobbying teargas to disperse them.
  • In Karatina, Nyeri County protesters lit bonfires on the roads and chanted songs.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
InPictures
16 July 2024 - 18:18
Protestors engage police offices in running battles along Moi avenue on July 16,2024.
Protestors engage police offices in running battles along Moi avenue on July 16,2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE

Kenyans from different parts of the country on Tuesday turned up for the protests.

In the morning, there were minimal activities in different towns with shops and businesses closed in anticipation of the protests.

Police were deployed in major towns to keep calm and ensure the safety of the protesters.

However, the scenes turned ugly after protesters and police officers engaged in running battles.

Protesters display the Kenyan flag during demos on July 16, 2024.
Protesters display the Kenyan flag during demos on July 16, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR

In Nairobi, protesters barricaded roads with stones forcing police to lob teargas in a bid to disperse them.

As of the afternoon, protests had taken shape in Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Nairobi and other towns.

Protesters engaged the police and they retaliated by lobbying teargas to disperse them.

Journalists help an injured police officer in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
Journalists help an injured police officer in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR

In Karatina, Nyeri County protesters lit bonfires on the roads and chanted songs.

The agitated protesters displayed live bullets allegedly fired by police officers during the protests.

The Tuesday demonstrations left several Kenyans nursing bullet wounds while others sustained serious injuries.

Protesters engage police offices in running battles along Moi avenue on July 16,2024.
Protesters engage police offices in running battles along Moi avenue on July 16,2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE

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Protesters blocking roads along Tom Moi avenue on July 16, 2024.
Protesters blocking roads along Tom Moi avenue on July 16, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
A Protester holds a placard on July 16, 2024.
A Protester holds a placard on July 16, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A woman rescued by medics along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
A woman rescued by medics along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police officers during protests on July 16, 2024.
Police officers during protests on July 16, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
A Protester holds a Kenyan flag to the medics during demonstrations in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
A Protester holds a Kenyan flag to the medics during demonstrations in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A protester is rescued by medics after he was shot on his hand in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
A protester is rescued by medics after he was shot on his hand in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police clear Moi Avenue where protesters had blocked the road with stones on July 16, 2024.
Police clear Moi Avenue where protesters had blocked the road with stones on July 16, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
A young girl confronts the police during protests along Kimathi Street on July 16, 2024.
A young girl confronts the police during protests along Kimathi Street on July 16, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police fire teargas to disperse protesters along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru on July 16, 2024.
Police fire teargas to disperse protesters along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru on July 16, 2024.
Image: BEN NDONGA
An injured protester carried by Kenya Red cross medics along Moi avenue in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
An injured protester carried by Kenya Red cross medics along Moi avenue in Nairobi on July 16, 2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Police fire teargas to disperse protesters along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru on July 16, 2024.
Police fire teargas to disperse protesters along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru on July 16, 2024.
Image: BEN NDONGA
Protesters during the Tuesday demonstrations along Moi avenue on July 16,2024.
Protesters during the Tuesday demonstrations along Moi avenue on July 16,2024.
Image: ENOS TECHE
A boda boda rider crisscrosses Nairobi CBD with information on placards mounted on it on July 16, 2024.
A boda boda rider crisscrosses Nairobi CBD with information on placards mounted on it on July 16, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police officers clearing stones off Majengo area along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, Mombasa, on July 16, 2024.
Police officers clearing stones off Majengo area along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, Mombasa, on July 16, 2024.
Image: AURA RUTH
Ambulances seen along Moi avenue on July 16, 2024
Ambulances seen along Moi avenue on July 16, 2024
Image: ENOS TECHE
Police officers clearing stones off Majengo area along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, Mombasa, on July 16, 2024.
Police officers clearing stones off Majengo area along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, Mombasa, on July 16, 2024.
Image: AURA RUTH
Police officers clearing stones off Majengo area along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, Mombasa, on July 16, 2024.
Police officers clearing stones off Majengo area along Jomo Kenyatta Avenue, Mombasa, on July 16, 2024.
Image: AURA RUTH
Police fire teargas to disperse protesters along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru on July 16, 2024.
Police fire teargas to disperse protesters along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru on July 16, 2024.
Image: BEN NDONGA
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