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Live blog: Fresh wave of demos break out in various parts of the country

Live blog: Fresh wave of demos break out in various parts of the country
Police officers argue with a protestor during a demonstration against Kenya's proposed finance bill 20242025 in Nairobi, Kenya, June 25, 2024. (Photo: REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi)

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The anticipated demos comes in the wake of Ruto's renewed tough stance to combat the protestors as the acting Police IG vowes to ensure the country is secure.

A showdown looms between the police and protestors ahead of a fresh wave of demonstrations on Tuesday. The anti-government protestors have vowed to #OccupyJKIA and take to the streets across the capital and other parts of the country.

This comes in the wake of President William Ruto's renewed tough stance to combat the protestors, as acting Police IG Douglas Kanja vowed to ensure the country is secure.

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6:16 pm:- Africa Uncensored journalist Tom Mukhwana hit on his right foot by a tear gas canister launched by a police officer while covering a protestor's arrest in Nairobi's CBD.

6:10 pm: - "We are tired and sick of you guys budgeting for corruption, kidnapping, and killing people," vocal protester Kasmuel McOure says.

6:04 pm: - A street vendor going about his business is hurt after police lobbed tear gas in Mombasa.

5:02 pm:- Police lobs teargas towards protesters in Pipeline in Embakasi as the two parties engage in street battles.

4:51 pm: - Activist Hanifa Aden lauds the police for allowing peaceful demonstrations to take place in the CBD.

4:49 pm: -Police vehicles move along Outering Road as their counterparts quell protests that erupted in the area following a bid by youths to access Mombasa Road.

4:30 pm: - Police officers lob tear gas at Nation Centre's reception area during the ongoing #OccupyJKIA protests in Nairobi CBD

4:10 pm: - Reports indicate that police arrested protestors in Ukunda, Kwale County, before the demos began.

4:07 pm: - Kenya Defence Forces officers deployed to aid police officers who have been overpowered by protesters at the Pipeline area.

3:50 pm: - Police vehicles parked on a route heading to JKIA, near Outering Road, during the ongoing nationwide protests.

3:34 pm: - A group of youths engage police officers, seeking protection for their businesses targeted by goons at Fedha in Embakasi.

3:25 pm : - As protests continue, Ruto reshuffles his Cabinet nominees and moves Aden Duale from Defence to Environment. Soipan Tuya moved from Environment to Defence.

3:08 pm: - Peaceful protests are underway in Nairobi CBD. Police are walking and redirecting protesters to prevent them from heading to JKIA.

2:41 pm: - Suspected police cars without number plates patrol Mombasa Road in an attempt to ward off groups of youth gatherings.

Suspected police cars without number plates patrol Mombasa Road in an attempt to ward off groups of youth gatherings.Suspected police cars without number plates patrol Mombasa Road  (Photo: Justine Ondieki)

2:38 pm: - Police drive away pedestrians walking at Cabanas around Mombasa Road.

2:30 pm: - Police lob teargas to disperse protesters at Mapembeni area, Mombasa County

2:23 pm - Mombasa Road is clear with few vehicles moving as heightened security measures have led to the shutdown of industries and factories along the route.

Less traffic on Mombasa Road after security measures were heightened amid the Occupy JKIA protests. (Photo: Barack Oduor)

1:30 pm - Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei is seen greeting and interacting with protesters along Moi Avenue.

1:00 pm - In stark contrast to past demos, protestors are seen peacefully engaging police officers in the Nairobi CBD.

12: 21 pm - Mombasa Road leading to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is clear with no traffic.

12:15 pm - Police officers confront a group of anti-government protestors in Mombasa town.

12:00 am - Heavy police presence in Mombasa town as anti-government protestors take to the streets.

11:45 am - ODM dismisses claims that the party is in negotiations with the Ruto regime for any coalition or political arrangement.

"Any ODM member who makes themselves available to join the Kenya Kwanza cabinet or any other position should know that they do so without the blessing or support of the Party," party Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna says.

11:27 am - Pro-government demonstrators comprising of boda boda riders seen heading towards the Nairobi CBD via Haile Selassie Avenue carrying pro-government banners.

10:20 am - Acting Police IG Douglas Kanja warns unauthorised persons not to trespass protected areas, calling on officers to serve without fear of intimidation.

9:39 am - Most streets in Nairobi remain deserted in anticipation of a fresh round of protests.

9:19 am - The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has neither summoned The Eastleigh Voice reporter Hanifa Adan nor is it investigating her M-changa fundraising activities as purported by a fake letter doing rounds on social media.

 

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