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.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 - Businesses have been closed and streets deserted in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) over planned protests.
Later police were forced to fire teargas in Nairobi's CBD, near Archives to disperse already gathering crowds. In Namanga, anti government protesters barricaded ...
All roads leading to State House were cordoned off with heavily armed police keeping guard.
In a notice dated July 16, the company thanked its customers for their patience during the period.
Antigovernment demonstrators are calling on President William Ruto to step down.
A tear gas canister explodes during renewed demonstrations in Nairobi on July 16, 2024. (Photo by Tony Karumba / AFP) ...
Amidst a slow start to protests in Kenya, traffic interruption is minimal in Nairobi, and no major roads have been blocked.
Tensions were high in Kenya's capital Tuesday as opponents of embattled President William Ruto planned another day of protests demanding his resignation.
Police fired tear gas at dozens of demonstrators in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday, as scattered rallies across the country called for embattled ...
At least one person was killed in renewed anti-government protests across Kenya on Tuesday, a Reuters reporter said, as police clashed with demonstrators ...
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 ...
The protests, led by the Gen-Zs, erupted last month as public anger against the controversial Finance Bill, 2024 hit a boiling point.
Businesses have been closed and streets deserted in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) over planned protests.
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 ...
Police killed protesters in Kibwezi and Kitengela towns amid heightened tensions. Scores of others were injured during the day-long confrontations across ...
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 ...
Kenya lags behind Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia as far as export diversification and product mix are concerned.
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 ...
Police say some organised criminal groups are planning infiltrate Thursday demos.
Kenyan police said late Wednesday "no demonstrations would be permitted" in the centre of the capital Nairobi.
Acting Police IG Douglas Kanja has now announced a ban on protests within the Nairobi CBD for an unspecified period of time.
Kenyan police have banned rallies in the capital Nairobi, after protests in the capital turned violent. The rallies against proposed tax hikes started last ...
NAIROBI, Kenya July 18 โ Police have banned protests in Nairobi's Central Business District and its surroundings until further notice to ensure public ...
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 ...
Kenya's police have banned demonstrations in the heart of the capital Nairobi until further notice following weeks of anti-government protests which they ...
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 ...
Kenyan police have banned protests in the centre of the capital, Nairobi, and surrounding areas โuntil further noticeโ, citing their leaderless nature that ...