Azimio demonstrations

2023 - 3 - 20

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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 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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Azimio protests in Nyanza photos (The Standard)

Azimio supporters lit up fire near Kisumu bus park in Kusumu as they protest hifh cost of liivng among t=other things.They also enged police in running ...

Protesters carried placards and twigs while chanting about the high cost of living. Protesters shouted on top of their voices as they banged kitchen utensils to decry the high cost of living. Residents were seen on the streets riding motorbikes as some walked along the streets chanting and singing.

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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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Digital card claiming Joho condemned Azimio demos fake (The Star, Kenya)

Section of Kenyans have been sharing the fake digital card bearing the trademarks of Nation Media Group.

Otherwise, we will again be caught unawares in the next election." We had everything including the backing of president Uhuru Kenyatta. - On September 26, the Supreme Court nullified Raila's petition.

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Raila Odinga's Whereabouts Remain Unknown as Azimio ... (Tuko.co.ke)

As of 11am this morning, Azimio leader Raila Odinga was yet to join his supporters in demonstrations; This caused some murmurs on social media as many ...

We are not doing anything wrong as we have a right under the constitution to do what we are doing," Sifuna said. [Azimio protestors in Nairobi gained access](https://www.tuko.co.ke/politics/498800-protestors-gain-access-kicc-demonstrations-gather-steam-nairobi/) to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) as anti-government demonstrations intensify in Nairobi. Nonetheless, his social media platforms have been busy all morning. At 10.12am, he shared a video of his supporters chanting Azimio slogans at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi and said he was on his way. At around 10am, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna led leaders and supporters to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. As of 11.09am, on Monday, March 20, the Azimio leader was yet to make his way to the Central

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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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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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Police Shot Dead Maseno University Student During Azimio Demos ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Maseno University third-year student, William Mayenga, was shot by police with a live bullet in the neck and was pronounced dead on arrival at Coptic ...

The officers resorted to using live bullets to disperse the students after running out of teargas canisters. [“Recommended for you”](https://www.tuko.co.ke/recommended/) and enjoy! [ police fired at the victim](https://www.tuko.co.ke/kenya/498827-mass-action-1-shot-police-engage-protesters-running-battles-nairobi/) even without him confronting them. In the incident, according to a police report seen by TUKO.co.ke, the rowdy students invaded Maseno Police Line, where they vandalised at least ten houses. - The officers resorted to using live bullets to contain the students after running out of teargas canisters - William Mayenga was shot by a live bullet in the neck and was pronounced dead on arrival at Coptic Hospital

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Maseno University student killed in Raila protests (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya Mar 21 - A student was killed in Kenya on Monday as clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters flared after veteran ...

The numbers will rise next week,” he predicted. “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. Where is the cheap maize flour they promised?

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William Mayenga: Mother of Maseno University Student Killed ... (Tuko.co.ke)

William Mayenga, who was pursuing an English Literature course, was shot by a live bullet in the neck and was pronounced dead on arrival at Coptic Hospital.

In the incident, according to a police report seen by TUKO.co.ke, the rowdy students invaded Maseno Police Line, where they vandalised at least ten houses. Mtoto wangu sio bandit. Nashangaa mtoto wangu alifanya nini kuuawa. William Mayenga, who was pursuing an English Literature course, was shot by a live bullet in the neck and was pronounced dead on arrival at Coptic Hospital. - In the incident, the rowdy Maseno students invaded Maseno Police Line where they vandalised at least ten houses - William Mayenga was shot by a live bullet in the neck and was pronounced dead on arrival at Coptic Hospital

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Maseno University student on strike after student's killing during ... (Capital FM Kenya)

KISUMU, Kenya, Mar 21 - Maseno University students are on the rampage following the the killing of a 3rd student by the police on Monday.

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Security beefed up in Nairobi CBD ahead of Azimio´s demos (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

A spot check by KBC has established that roadblocks have been erected in roads leading to strategic government institutions which include the Statehouse. Police ...

Gachagua assured Kenyans of their security, asking them to continue with their businesses without fear, saying the government will protect them and their property. On Saturday Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the Government has made sufficient plans to secure Nairobi ahead of the planned demonstrations.. Addressing the press said the demonstrations pose a threat to peace.

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ODM Singles Out 2 Police Officers During Azimio Protests, Vow Action (Kenyans.co.ke)

However, Junet made an offer to President William Ruto on how he could immediately bring the demonstrations to a halt.

- Remarkable21 March 2023 - 2:44 pm - Escalation21 March 2023 - 3:16 pm - Violent21 March 2023 - 3:02 pm

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Bungoma bishops condemn Azimio protests, call for Raila, Ruto ... (The Star, Kenya)

There were, however, no demonstrations in Bungoma as residents went about their businesses as usual. Bungoma County Interfaith chairman Calistus Barasa said on ...

The protesters also vandalised UDA offices that were recently opened. As the church, we are ready to support you,” he said. We did not elect you to go and stage demonstrations in town streets but to fight for us,” he said in Bungoma town.

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