[PHOTOS] Whistles, flags and tear gas as Nairobi protest gains momentum

Police have used tear gas to disperse protesting youth

by The Star

Realtime16 July 2024 - 15:06

In Summary

The protesters have called for a “total shutdown” of the country.
There was a heavy police presence in the CBD, which has been the epicentre of previous protest action by the youth.

Protesters runs away from the police during demonstrations along Tom Mboya Street in Nairobi on July 16,2024. /WILLISH ADUR

Protesters taking part in Occupy CBD demonstrations along Tom Mboya Street in Nairobi on July 16,2024. /WILLISH ADUR

Police in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) have used tear gas to disperse youth who had convened for anti-government protests.

There was a heavy police presence in the CBD, which has been the epicentre of previous protest action by the youth.

Tuesday was another day of intense protests as business activities grounded to a halt in the CBD as well as in other major urban centres across the country.