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MP Wanyonyi teargased during Azimio demos

The lawmaker and his supporters were dispersed by police in Kangemi.

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by FELIX ASOHA

Africa12 July 2023 - 11:22
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In Summary


  • This comes amid police patrols in Nairobi streets to scare away protesters after IG Japthet Koome banned the demos terming them illegal.
  • The lawmaker and his supporters were dispersed by police in Kangemi area, Nairobi as they started demonstrations against the high cost of living.
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi tear gassed in Kangemi.

Police teargassed Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi as he led Azimio protests in Nairobi on Wednesday morning.

The lawmaker and his supporters were dispersed by police in Kangemi, Nairobi as they started demonstrations against the high cost of living.

"We will not destroy anybody’s property; we will not be violent, we only want to demonstrate to show the government that Kenyans are tired," Wanyonyi said as he led the protests.

This comes amid police patrols in Nairobi streets to scare away protesters after IG Japthet Koome banned the demos terming them illegal.

Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi security shielding him from the tear gas.
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