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Nairobi CBD in Turmoil: Businesses Closed and Streets Deserted in Anti-Government Protests

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Chaos erupts in Nairobi as businesses shut down and streets empty over planned protests! #NairobiNews #Protests #CBD

Chaos engulfed Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) as businesses locked their doors and the streets emptied in anticipation of planned anti-government protests. Heightened security measures led to police firing tear gas near Archives to disperse gathering crowds, while Namanga saw anti-government protesters blocking roads. All roads to State House were barricaded off with armed police on guard, creating an atmosphere of tension and unrest.

As tensions escalated, Nairobi Water announced the resumption of normal banking services, thanking customers for their patience amidst the chaos. Meanwhile, antigovernment demonstrators demanded President William Ruto's resignation, prompting police to fire tear gas in Nairobi and Nairobi Water's peaceful announcement starkly contrasting the heated protests.

In the midst of the protests, a slow start was observed with minimal traffic disruptions in Nairobi and no major road blockages reported. Despite expectations for a significant turnout, tensions remained high as opponents of President Ruto prepared for another round of protests, intensifying the political turmoil in Kenya's capital.

The protests in Nairobi reflect a growing dissatisfaction with President Ruto's leadership, with demonstrators calling for his resignation. The use of tear gas by police highlights the escalating tensions and resistance faced by the government in the face of public dissent.

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Businesses closed, streets deserted in Nairobi CBD over planned ... (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 - Businesses have been closed and streets deserted in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) over planned protests.

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Heightened security as protests begin in Nairobi - KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Later police were forced to fire teargas in Nairobi's CBD, near Archives to disperse already gathering crowds. In Namanga, anti government protesters barricaded ...

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Uneasy calm, streets deserted in Nairobi CBD ahead of expected ... (The Star, Kenya)

All roads leading to State House were cordoned off with heavily armed police keeping guard.

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Nairobi Water: We've resumed normal banking services (The Star, Kenya)

In a notice dated July 16, the company thanked its customers for their patience during the period.

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Kenya protests live: Police fire tear gas as crowds call for Ruto to ... (Aljazeera.com)

Antigovernment demonstrators are calling on President William Ruto to step down.

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LIVE: Anti-government protests in Nairobi (Citizen Digital)

A tear gas canister explodes during renewed demonstrations in Nairobi on July 16, 2024. (Photo by Tony Karumba / AFP) ...

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Running out of steam? Kenya protests are off to a slow start in fourth ... (TechCabal)

Amidst a slow start to protests in Kenya, traffic interruption is minimal in Nairobi, and no major roads have been blocked.

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Nairobi braces for new round of anti-government protests (Voice of America)

Tensions were high in Kenya's capital Tuesday as opponents of embattled President William Ruto planned another day of protests demanding his resignation.

Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas In Nairobi As Anti-govt Rallies Kick Off (Barron's)

Police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as scattered rallies across the country called for embattled ...

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One killed as Kenyan anti-government protests intensify again (Reuters)

At least one person was killed in renewed anti-government protests across Kenya on Tuesday, a Reuters reporter said, as police clashed with demonstrators ...

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Police refill teargas as protests take shape in Nairobi CBD (The Star, Kenya)

This is after a police lorry parked at the roadside as a group of officers approached it to refill their teargas. They were seen taking the canisters, pocketing ...

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Nairobi businesses close shop as anti-government protests disrupt ... (Daily Nation)

The protests, led by the Gen-Zs, erupted last month as public anger against the controversial Finance Bill, 2024 hit a boiling point.

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Kenya: Businesses Closed, Streets Deserted in Nairobi CBD Over ... (AllAfrica.com)

Businesses have been closed and streets deserted in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) over planned protests.

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CCTV captures moment man appears to be shot on Nairobi street (The Star, Kenya)

In Nairobi, shops remained closed as police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators. · A CCTV camera captured one such moment where people are seen ...

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Chaos in Nairobi streets, three shot in counties (The Standard)

Police killed protesters in Kibwezi and Kitengela towns amid heightened tensions. Scores of others were injured during the day-long confrontations across ...

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Earth tremor reported in parts of Nairobi and its environs (The Star, Kenya)

The tremor lasted for about 30 seconds · seismic activity in or near Nairobi, Nairobi Area. · 8.32 pm. ·. · "The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt ...

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Nairobi must align trade with global trends to curb losing exports lustre (Business Daily)

Kenya lags behind Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia as far as export diversification and product mix are concerned.

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[PHOTOS] Kware killings: Families visit Nairobi Funeral Home to ... (The Star, Kenya)

Director Of Criminal Investigation department of Homicide officers attends to family members who had come to identify their loved ones at City Mortuary on July ...

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No demonstrations allowed in Nairobi CBD on Thursday, says Police (The Star, Kenya)

Police say some organised criminal groups are planning infiltrate Thursday demos.

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Kenyan police ban protests in Nairobi after deadly anti-govt rallies (The Punch)

Kenyan police said late Wednesday "no demonstrations would be permitted" in the centre of the capital Nairobi.

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Police ban demonstrations in Nairobi CBD 'until further notice' (Citizen Digital)

Acting Police IG Douglas Kanja has now announced a ban on protests within the Nairobi CBD for an unspecified period of time.

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Kenyan police ban protests in Nairobi after deadly anti-govt ... (FRANCE 24)

Kenyan police have banned rallies in the capital Nairobi, after protests in the capital turned violent. The rallies against proposed tax hikes started last ...

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Police ban protests in Nairobi CBD amid safety concerns (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya July 18 โ€“ Police have banned protests in Nairobi's Central Business District and its surroundings until further notice to ensure public ...

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Heavy police deployment after ban on protests in Nairobi CBD (The Star, Kenya)

Anti-riot police braved a cold in Nairobi to patrol major streets Thursday hours after acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced a ban on ...

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Kenya police ban demonstrations in Nairobi, say criminal gangs ... (Reuters)

Kenya's police have banned demonstrations in the heart of the capital Nairobi until further notice following weeks of anti-government protests which they ...

UoN Secures Cyber Security Partnership | University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi)

The University of Nairobi, in partnership with Cyberpro Global and the Kenya School of Government (KSG), revealed their plans to host Cyberweek Africa 2024: an ...

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Kenya police ban protests in Nairobi (BBC News)

Kenyan police have banned protests in the centre of the capital, Nairobi, and surrounding areas โ€œuntil further noticeโ€, citing their leaderless nature that ...

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