[PHOTO] Nane nane march gains momentum in Nairobi CBD

One protester was seen being transported on a motorcycle after he was injured.

In Summary
  • Demonstrators have been seen in groups, unlike the morning hours when there were no crowds.
  • Led by Haki Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid, the protesters have been chanting anti-government slogans.
Haki Africa executive director Hussein Khalid and other demonstrators chant slogan during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
Haki Africa executive director Hussein Khalid and other demonstrators chant slogan during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The nane nane march is gradually gaining momentum in the Nairobi Central Business District.

Demonstrators have been seen in groups, unlike the morning hours when there were no crowds.

Led by Haki Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid, the protesters have been chanting anti-government slogans.

On the other hand, police have been firing teargas at protesters in a bid to disperse the crowds.

One protester was seen being transported on a motorcycle after he was injured.

This is the second month since the youth protests began.

Demonstrators chant slogans in unison during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
Demonstrators chant slogans in unison during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Boda boda riders trying to escape teargas assault during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
Boda boda riders trying to escape teargas assault during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Teargas smoke during the #NaneNaneMarch in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024
Teargas smoke during the #NaneNaneMarch in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Kenya Prison police officers patrolling during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024
Kenya Prison police officers patrolling during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
One of the protestors hit by a teargas canister on the head being rushed to the hospital by a motorbike during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
One of the protestors hit by a teargas canister on the head being rushed to the hospital by a motorbike during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Demonstrators chant slogans in unison during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
Demonstrators chant slogans in unison during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Anti riot police officers patrolling during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024
Anti riot police officers patrolling during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD on August 8, 2024
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
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