Chaos as Police Lob Teargas at Protesters in Nairobi CBD
The protesters were mainly relatives of victims of the 2024 and 2025 anti-government protests, who demanded to meet Ruto over delayed compensation...
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Chaos erupted in Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) after anti-riot police used tear gas to disperse protesters attempting to march to State House. The demonstration, primarily by parents and relatives of victims from the 2024 and 2025 anti-government protests, sought an audience with President William Ruto over delayed compensation.
- Two activists, Julius Kamau and Collins Otieno, were arrested at Jeevanjee Gardens prior to the protest.
- The protesters gathered at Jeevanjee Gardens before their planned procession to State House.
- Families are demanding justice through the legal system, citing lengthy delays in court cases.
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