- Despite President William Ruto’s stern warning to crush any demonstrations, Gen Z protesters flooded the streets across Kenya today, demanding his resignation
- While they avoided the main protest stage at JKIA airport, large groups went to the Central Business District (CBD), and others blocked sections of Outer Ring Road
- This marked exactly six weeks after the antigovernment protests started
Despite President Ruto’s clear warning that he would crush any demonstrations against his government, anti-government protesters took to the streets in various parts of Kenya on Tuesday, demanding his resignation.
By noon, protests had erupted in multiple regions, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nairobi, and Kajiado counties. The demonstrators, defying the President’s threats of dire consequences, voiced their discontent with his administration and called for immediate change.
In Mombasa, protesters clashed with police who attempted to disperse them with teargas.
Marching through the coastal city’s streets, the demonstrators pushed for the dissolution of the government, accusing President Ruto of failing to fulfill his 2022 campaign promises. The confrontation on Moi Avenue resulted in injuries, including a trader who was rushed to the hospital.
In Nairobi, anti-government protesters flooded the Central Business District, chanting slogans and demanding the President’s resignation.
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The police presence was significant, yet the demonstrators remained undeterred, making their voices heard despite the heavy security.
Kisumu also saw substantial protest activity, with demonstrators blocking roads and engaging in running battles with police.
The situation escalated quickly as officers used teargas to try and regain control, but the protesters, determined to maintain their stance, continued to rally against the government.
In Kitengela, Kajiado County, at least 10 anti-government protesters were arrested following a series of demonstrations in the town.
The normally bustling area was eerily quiet, with businesses shut down as police clashed with stone-throwing youths attempting to barricade the busy Namanga Road.
Nation Africa reported that an unmarked helicopter hovered low over the town for hours, monitoring the situation as police vehicles pursued the protesters into feeder roads.
