[PHOTOS] Scenes in Nairobi CBD as Gen Z stage protests

The demonstrations were largely peaceful save for occasional incidents where police fired teargas.

In Summary
  • Nairobi Region Police Commandant Adamson Bungei walked into the CBD at some point and had a conversation with the protesters.
  • Another group of pro-government protesters was also on the streets with placards urging the Gen Z to give the President time to work.
An anti-government protestsr lies on Nairobi's Moi Avenue during demonstrations on July 23, 2024.
An anti-government protestsr lies on Nairobi's Moi Avenue during demonstrations on July 23, 2024.
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Hundreds of protesters marched on the streets of Nairobi on Tuesday during anti-government protests called to continue calling for enhanced accountability.

The demonstrations were largely peaceful save for occasional incidents where police fired teargas at the group.

Nairobi Region Police Commandant Adamson Bungei walked into the CBD at some point and had a conversation with the protesters.

Another group of pro-government protesters was also on the streets with placards urging the Gen Z to give the President time to work.

A motorbike belonging to one of the pro-government protester was torched on Kenyatta Avenue.

Another group of the anti-government demonstrators started marching on Mombasa Road towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and were countered by anti-riot police.

An anti-government protestsr gestures on Nairobi's Moi Avenue during demonstrations on July 23, 2024.
An anti-government protestsr gestures on Nairobi's Moi Avenue during demonstrations on July 23, 2024.
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Anti-government Gen Z protesters gesture along Moi Avenue while matching towards JKIA on July 23, 2024
Anti-government Gen Z protesters gesture along Moi Avenue while matching towards JKIA on July 23, 2024
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Nairobi Regional Police Commandant Adamson Bungei engages with anti-government Gen Z protesters in Nairobi on July 23, 2024.
Nairobi Regional Police Commandant Adamson Bungei engages with anti-government Gen Z protesters in Nairobi on July 23, 2024.
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Nairobi Regional Police Commandant Adamson Bungei engages with anti-government Gen Z protesters in Nairobi on July 23, 2024.
Nairobi Regional Police Commandant Adamson Bungei engages with anti-government Gen Z protesters in Nairobi on July 23, 2024.
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A pro-government protester is rescued by anti-riot police officers into a land cruiser after he among two others were cornered by anti-government protestors along Nairobi's Kenyatta Avenue on July 23, 2024.
A pro-government protester is rescued by anti-riot police officers into a land cruiser after he among two others were cornered by anti-government protestors along Nairobi's Kenyatta Avenue on July 23, 2024.
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A police land cruiser drives past a torched motorbike belonging to one of the pro-government supporters who were caught by anti-government protesters and beaten during the Gen Z-led protest on Nairobi's Kenyatta Avenue, July 23, 2024.
A police land cruiser drives past a torched motorbike belonging to one of the pro-government supporters who were caught by anti-government protesters and beaten during the Gen Z-led protest on Nairobi's Kenyatta Avenue, July 23, 2024.
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Pro-government protesters along Moi Avenue near Jevanjee Gardens, July 23, 2024.
Pro-government protesters along Moi Avenue near Jevanjee Gardens, July 23, 2024.
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