Police vehicle stoned in Kibra during anti-Ruto demos

As early as 5:30 am, security within Nairobi had been beefed up

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  • Many shops were locked in the area as some youths were heard shouting.
  • Along Jogoo Road, security officers were seen patrolling the streets as residents started their day as usual.
Stoned police vehicle in Kibra on March 20, 2023
Stoned police vehicle in Kibra on March 20, 2023
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

A police vehicle has been stoned by Kibra protestors during mass action. 

There was a standoff between the protestors and the police.

This is after police officers lobbed tear gas at the protesting youth who were pelting stones at them. 

Some carried packed stones on their heads as they roamed the streets.

Many shops were closed as some residents stayed away.

The officers collected the tyres that were on the road and put them inside a lorry that was packed nearby before they drove away with them.

As early as 5:30 am, security within Nairobi had been beefed up ahead of Azimio la Umoja Coalition's anticipated march on Monday.

Along Jogoo Road, security officers were seen patrolling the streets as residents started their day as usual.

In the Central Business District (CBD), commuters engaged in their normal activities as restaurants, supermarkets and businesses opened for the day as police also patrolled the streets.

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Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga made a clarion call to all Kenyans ahead of Monday's protests.

In his message, the former Prime Minister called on citizens to awaken the spirit of fighting oppressive regimes as they have done in the past.

He clarified that the match to the president's office is not about any tribe, race or religion, but it's all about the well-being of Kenyans.

Raila said Kenyans who want to be in charge of their fate can do it despite the threats being meted on them.

"My dear Kenyans, I'm not interested in your tribe, your race, your religion, your age. I am only interested in your happiness. We make possible the impossible. We are Kenyans. We set the trend," Raila said.

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