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June 25, 2026
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Police deploy apparent sonic cannons to disperse June 25 protesters in Nairobi CBD

Police deploy apparent sonic cannons to disperse June 25 protesters in Nairobi CBD

The sound sytem fitted on a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Armored Personnel Carrier moved through key sections of the CBD, including University Way, broadcasting repeated instructions directing protesters to leave the city centre and return home...

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Kenyan police deployed apparent sonic cannons on June 25 in Nairobi CBD to disperse protesters marking the anniversary of last year's anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.

  • An MRAP Armored Personnel Carrier fitted with a loudspeaker and acoustic device broadcasted instructions for demonstrators to leave.
  • Police stated they were acting on protest notifications indicating a 1 pm end time, which protesters rejected, citing the Public Order Act permitting demonstrations until 6 pm.
  • The deployment followed a largely subdued morning marked by road closures and restricted access to the city centre, with teargas also used to disperse a group of activists and journalists.

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