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June 29, 2026
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Explained: Details of New Sound Device Police Are Using to Repel Protesters

Explained: Details of New Sound Device Police Are Using to Repel Protesters

A strange high-pitched sound echoed through parts of Nairobi during the June 25 protests as police unveiled a rarely seen crowd-control device near Parliament...

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Kenyan police deployed a powerful long-range acoustic device (LRAD), also known as a sound cannon, to disperse protesters on June 25 in Nairobi as they attempted to march towards Parliament.

  • The LRAD device emits sounds exceeding 120 decibels, used for crowd control and communication.
  • The device was utilized by anti-riot police during a large-scale security operation.
  • Human rights concerns have been raised regarding potential discomfort and temporary hearing damage from such devices, though supporters cite them as a non-lethal alternative.

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