- They blocked protesters from going to Mombasa State House which is located along Mama Ngina Drive.
- Police trucks and vans blocked the road with some officers patrolling on foot.
Police have arrested a man who allegedly shot protesters in Mombasa on Tuesday.
The incident took place at around 1.30pm in the Ganjoni area of Mombasa when a shop owner allegedly shot at a crowd protesting outside his shop.
He was reportedly 'angered' by the protesters who had brought business to a standstill along Nyerere road.
In a statement on X, police said the incident left several people nursing serious injuries.
"The suspect has since been arrested, disarmed and placed in custody," DCI said.
Police said the two persons who suffered injuries are receiving medical aid.
"The DCI thanks members of the public who acted fast to assist the injured to hospital, and at the same time appeals to Mombasa people to be calm on this case as necessary legal action is being taken."
After the shooting incident, several vehicles were torched and a restaurant was also vandalised. Firefighters managed to put off the fire.
Businesses were at a standstill for the better part of the day at Mwembe Tayari, the main stage of Mombasa County where there are booking stations.
Nawala Center, one of the busy business buildings is also closed as employees watch over the door as the protests continue unravelling.
Police blocked protesters from going to Mombasa State House which is located along Mama Ngina Drive.
Police trucks and vans blocked the road with some officers patrolling on foot.
In the morning, the demos were peaceful as protesters started walking from Digo Road to Jomo Kenyatta Avenue around the Saba Saba area before they came back to town.
As the day grew old, however, some goons joined in with some suspected thieves being beaten by the protesters before police rescued them.
Young protesters had announced that they would demonstrate despite President William Ruto declining to assent to the Finance Bill.