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August 28, 2026
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Chaos Erupts in Nairobi CBD as Police Lob Teargas at Protesting Traders

Chaos Erupts in Nairobi CBD as Police Lob Teargas at Protesting Traders

Images showed traders holding placards and blowing vuvuzelas as they moved through the streets, with the demonstrations bringing activities in parts of the CBD to a standstill...

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Protests erupted in Nairobi's Central Business District on Friday, August 28, as small-scale traders marched towards the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) offices to demonstrate against increased taxes.

  • Traders protested what they called an "unwarranted increase in taxes" by the KRA.
  • The demonstration involved running battles with police, who deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd.
  • Normal business activities were disrupted as most businesses closed and traders joined the march.

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