[PHOTOS] Tear gas as police battle protesters heading to Mombasa Road

Police had to lob tear gas to disperse the group.

In Summary
  • The group had assembled at the Nairobi Central Business District before they started walking towards Haile Selassie Avenue and later Uhuru  High Way to eventually enter the  Mombasa Road.
  • But police swiftly responded to the plan and hurled teargas to disperse the crowd.
by THE STAR TEAM
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23 July 2024 - 14:45
Anti-government demonstrators walk along Uhuru highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Anti-government demonstrators walk along Uhuru highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

Police on Tuesday engaged protesters in running battles as they tried to march towards Mombasa road, ostensibly to head to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

The group had assembled at the Nairobi Central Business District before they started walking towards Haile Selassie Avenue and later Uhuru  High Way to eventually enter the  Mombasa Road.

Police lob tear gas to disburse protesters on Uhuru Highway on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Police lob tear gas to disburse protesters on Uhuru Highway on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

But police swiftly responded to the plan and hurled teargas to disperse the crowd.

Initially, reports on social media claimed protesters were to occupy the JKIA.

Police mounted heavy security at the airport barricading roads leading to the airport and conducted thorough inspections on users of the routes.

Anti-government demonstrators walk along Uhuru highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Anti-government demonstrators walk along Uhuru highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Anti-government demonstrators walk along Uhuru Highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Anti-government demonstrators walk along Uhuru Highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Demonstrators walk along Haile Selassie avenue headed to JKIA on July 23, 2024.
Demonstrators walk along Haile Selassie avenue headed to JKIA on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Demonstrators walk along Haile Selassie avenue headed to JKIA on July 23, 2024.
Demonstrators walk along Haile Selassie avenue headed to JKIA on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Anti-government demonstrators ride motorbikes along Uhuru Highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Anti-government demonstrators ride motorbikes along Uhuru Highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police officers block Haile Selassie roundabout for demonstrators no to pass on July 23, 2024.
Police officers block Haile Selassie roundabout for demonstrators no to pass on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Anti-government demonstrators walk along Uhuru highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Anti-government demonstrators walk along Uhuru highway headed towards the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police officers block Haile Selassie roundabout for demonstrators no to pass on July 23, 2024.
Police officers block Haile Selassie roundabout for demonstrators no to pass on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Police officers block Haile Selassie roundabout for demonstrators no to pass on July 23, 2024.
Police officers block Haile Selassie roundabout for demonstrators no to pass on July 23, 2024.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
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