Traffic was severely disrupted along Outering Road in Nairobi on Thursday, July 24, due to violent clashes between rival youth groups. The unrest, which led to roadblocks and attacks on motorists, stemmed from the killing of a suspected thief in the Kiamaiko area.

• Outering Road, specifically the Kariobangi–Kiamaiko–Allsops stretch, was impacted for several hours.
• The clashes involved sections of the Somali community and an unidentified rival group.
• Anti-riot police were deployed to contain the escalating tensions, a common occurrence on the hotspot road.

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has expressed serious concerns regarding police conduct during recent protests in Kenya, citing excessive force and violations of constitutional rights.

• 65 Kenyans have died, with 342 civilians and 171 police officers injured since the protests began.
• Ahmed Issack Hassan, chairperson of IPOA, highlighted significant breaches in police behavior, including 48 reports of brutality during protests on June 25th.
• The report indicated that while protestors started peacefully, their actions were impacted by infiltrators using weapons and engaging in violence, leading to a rise in fatalities and property damage.

The business community in Nyeri has announced plans to hire private security to protect their establishments after incidents of looting during the Saba Saba protests.

• Losses included property worth Sh130 million following the raid of Naivas Supermarket.
• The group is led by Ibrahim Ndegwa, chairperson of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Nyeri chapter.
• Ndegwa emphasized that the security initiative is not intended to form a militia, but rather to collaborate with law enforcement for protection.