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No Azimio demos yet in opposition stronghold county of Mombasa (Capital FM Kenya)

MOMBASA, Kenya, Mar 20 - As police engaged the opposition supporters in the streets of Nairobi, Kisumu and Migori counties, Mombasa remained generally ...

ODM deputy party leader Hassan Joho, who was Mombasa governor for 10 years, has been out of the country since the last August 9 general election, was expected to lead the region in revolting against the Kenya Kwanza government. However, Mombasa County, which voted overwhelmingly for Odinga in the last three general elections; 2013, 2017 and 2022, did not witness any kind of street protests and running battles. Odinga has also faulted President William Ruto for failing in delivering all his election promises, especially in lowering the cost of living.

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Fracas in Homa Bay as rival youths fight during Azimio protest (The Star, Kenya)

Fracas ensued in Homa Bay town between two groups of youths during mass action that was called by Azimio-One Kenya leader Raila Odinga.

“Many Kenyans cannot bear the current high cost of living. The demos are to send a message to the Kenya Kwanza government that Kenyans want it to lower the cost of living,” Gaya said. Gaya said they had to protest as a way of pushing the Kenya Kwanza government to lower the cost of living.

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Police engage Azimio protestors as security remains tightened ... (The Standard)

Asection of Azimio leaders led by Senator Edwin Sifuna at the footsteps of KICC. [Samson Wire, Standard]. At the Kenyatta International Conference Centre ...

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Running battles, arrests: How Azimio protests are progressing (The Star, Kenya)

It's D-day for Raila Odinga-led Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance as they made true to their threats of holding protests in Nairobi. The protests have also ...

The running battles between the police and protestors in Kibra left one of the Nation Media Group's press vehicles damaged. Police are currently engaged in a running battle between officers and locals along the major streets of Kisumu. - The streets of Mombasa have remained peaceful even as ODM Leader Raila Odinga's strongholds are in demos. The county began the protests last week ahead of the mega demos in Nairobi. - Some supporters of Azimio la Umoja one coalition were on Monday tear-gassed as they assembled at KICC in Nairobi. - Since the protests began a few hours ago, so far one person has reportedly been shot.

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Azimio supporter wrapped in towel demonstrates with son against ... (Capital FM Kenya)

KISUMU, Kenya, Mar 20 - A Kisumu man has joined the Azimio protest alongside his 4 years old son over the high cost of living.

“I am walking to protest the high cost of living and am heading to State House Kisumu,” he said. “The protest is peaceful, am not concerned about his safety,” he said. The man who was spotted walking along State House road, had a tooth brush and a towel around his waist.

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Govt Has Withdrawn All Our Security - Azimio MPs Lament During ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo was arrested by police officers at Nairobi CBD on Monday, March 20, 2023. Twitter.

- Act20 March 2023 - 3:06 pm - Strained20 March 2023 - 3:34 pm - Revealed20 March 2023 - 3:29 pm "I want to condemn the arbitrary arrest of our leaders. "They are using taxpayers' money. They tried to strangle me in the streets and he went away with my blue t-shirt, I want it back," Sifuna stated.

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Azimio MPs accuse State of using police to thwart 'peaceful' protests (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Members of Parliament allied to the Opposition Azimio One Kenya Coalition Party are now accusing the ruling Kenya Kwanza government of using police officers ...

Opiyo Wandayi who is the Minority Leader in the National Assembly are in police custody and they have committed no crime. Stewart Madzayo who is the Minority Leader in the Senate and Hon. “Our maandamanos have been peaceful but we have seen police interference in the maandamano,these MPs who are here, some of them have been assaulted, we have been teargassed, some of our members have been arrested across the country.

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Madzayo, Wandayi among opposition leaders arrested during ... (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 20 - Senate Minorty Leader Stewart Madzayo and National Assembly Minority Opiyo Wandayi are among leaders who have been taken in - Kenya ...

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Kenya Security In Running Battles With Opposition Azimio Protesters (chimpreports.com)

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna who led the MPs had stepped out of their legislative zone and was leading the Azimio la Umoja one coalition. The police in an ...

The former Prime Minister, who was largely tipped to pip his key challenger, then Deputy President William Ruto, to the top seat, was declared first runner-up in the race. The MPs were teargassed while addressing the media and Azimio supporters at KICC. The Police and the army fired tear-gas to some of the protesters including opposition members of parliament who had assembled at KICC in Nairobi.

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Two Azimio leaders arrested in Nakuru opposition demo (The Star, Kenya)

ODM Nakuru branch chairperson Bernard Miruka and former Nakuru county assembly speaker Joel Kairu escorted by police officers on Monday

On Sunday, different church leaders in Nakuru insisted that March 20 will be a normal working day and urged their members to ignore Raila's declaration. Only about 30 people turned up for the protest. - On Sunday, different church leaders in Nakuru insisted that March 20 will be a normal working day and urged their members to ignore Raila's declaration.

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Kenya: Azimio Demonstrators Gain Access to KICC as Several ... (AllAfrica.com)

Azimio La Umoja One Kenya demonstrators have gained access to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

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Maseno University student shot dead during Azimio protests (The Star, Kenya)

The student had joined other Azimio la Umoja demonstrators following the call by its leader. · According to a police report, during the protests, they invaded ...

"This prompted the officers who had been sent out to quell the intruders to fire live bullets. The student had joined other Azimio la Umoja demonstrators following the call by its leader. - The student had joined other Azimio la Umoja demonstrators following the call by its leader.

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Maseno University Student Fatally Shot During Anti-Government ... (Tuko.co.ke)

A Maseno University student has been shot during the ongoing anti-government protests in the institution. The students engaged the police in running ...

Heavily armed officers have secured Processional Way, State House and Dennis Pritt road. Wameenda upande za Luanda sijiui hosi gani," a student told TUKO.co.ke. "I've received numerous calls on his death. [William Ruto](https://www.tuko.co.ke/tags/dp-william-ruto-news/) had [assured Kenyans that their lives and businesses are safe](https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/498732-william-ruto-assures-kenyans-lives-businesses-safe-maandamano-wont-condone-anarc/) ahead of planned mass action by the Opposition. "Bana wamepiga mtu risasi hapo area ya shigo close to collar bone. - Police officer reportedly shot in the air and threw teargas to disperse the students who had brought activities along the busy highway to a standstill

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Maseno University student shot in Azimio protests dies (The Standard)

William Mayange, an Education student was pronounced dead moments after he was rushed to Coptic Church with a bullet wound on his neck. The incident happened ...

Police also claimed that the students had invaded a supermarket next to the institution. The officers had run out of teargas canisters and blanks," said the police. According to the report, the students had been hurling stones at police officers.

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Student killed as Kenya opposition stages protests (NEWS.com.au)

A student was killed in Kenya on Monday as clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters flared after veteran opposition leader Raila ...

"We are here trying to fight for our rights. Where are the jobs for the youth they promised? The people defied all that. "William Mayange, a third-year student, was hit on the neck. "There was prior intimidation reinforced by overwhelming police presence. Where is the cheap maize flour they promised?

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On the radar: Kenya Kwanza leaders to address press on Azimio's ... (The Star, Kenya)

The briefing will take place at Parliament. Sonko's case. The case in which Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko sued Azimio leader Raila Odinga for declaring ...

The briefing will be at Parliament. Kenya Kwanza leaders to address the press on Azimio's street maandamano that was witnessed on Monday. • Kenya Kwanza leaders to address the press on Azimio's street maandamano that was witnessed on Monday.

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Azimio demonstrations were not a success – Sossion (The Star, Kenya)

Former Knut Secretary General Wilson Sossion. Image: CHARLENE MALWA. Former nominated MP Wilson Sossion said Monday's demonstrations by Azimio coalition did not ...

“One objective of trying to whip the masses about the general elections, how were elections stolen? We saw destruction of property, even in buildings within the city,” Sossion said. “Azimio still wants to make arguments about the elections and that’s a closed chapter.

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Why Maseno University Student Was Shot Dead in Azimio Protests (Kenyans.co.ke)

The report added that the cops used live bullets to disperse the rowdy youths and other protesters who had overpowered them.

- Malpractice21 March 2023 - 9:01 am - Threat21 March 2023 - 9:22 am "Police killed a student from Maseno University. The officers had run out of teargas canisters," it added. 10 houses at Maseno Police Line were allegedly vandalised during the anti-government protests.A photo of some of the police water canon trucks used on March 20, 2023. According to preliminary reports, the student was shot in the neck after protesters invaded Maseno Police Line in Kisumu.

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Governor Nyong'o makes demand after student dies at Azimio protests (Pulse Live Kenya)

A third-year Maseno University student was confirmed dead on Monday, March 20, after an alleged police shooting during the Azimio mass action protests.

"It is unfortunate that instead of using tear gas or rubber bullets, the police chose to fire live ammunition at the students. "The National Police Service (NPS) has done our country proud, despite the day-long provocation by unruly protesters. They overpowered the officers who were manning the station.

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University student shot dead during Kenya's opposition protests (The East African)

People run for cover after police threw tear gas at protestors in Nairobi, Kenya on January 20, 2023. Opposition leader Raila Odinga had called the protests ...

"The students lit bonfires and barricaded Kisumu-Busia road using stones," the police report said. A police report says the rowdy students vandalised at least 10 houses at the Maseno police line. Police said protestors, who included students, had invaded Maseno police line during the demonstrations, prompting the officers to use live bullets to disperse the rowdy youths.

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