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LIVE BLOG: Police, Nane Nane protesters engage in running battles

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The youth seek to push for the ouster of President William Ruto, whom they accuse of failing to heed their demands including better governance,, ending corruption, abductions and killings.

President William Ruto's 19 Cabinet Secretaries are currently being sworn in at State House, Nairobi, after they were cleared by the National Assembly's Committee on Appointments. However, at the same time, protests titled Nane Nane are also set to be held across the country. 

The Eastleigh Voice brings you live updates on the developments of the day. 

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6:30 pm: Ag Police IG Gilbert Masengeli says they intercepted a personal motor vehicle, 4 teargas canisters, 2 Motorola gadgets, 7 assorted chargers for the pocket phones and 1 mobile phone during a raid at Jimi Wanjigi's home in Muthaiga.

5:45 pm:  Police officers forcefully place a disabled man in a civilian car after arresting him during the #NaneNaneMarch in Nairobi CBD

5:4opm: Protesters, including Kasmuel McOure, take cover at Nation Center as police violence against peaceful demonstrators intensified

5: 20 pm: Police officers are turning back vehicles approaching Nairobi CBD via Murang'a Road near Fig Tree as a measure to contain the protests in CBD.

5:02 pm: Politician Jimi Wanjigi claims policemen in combat gear surrounding his Muthaiga residence are planning to raid his home

4:41 pm: Police raid politician Jimi Wanjigi's home in Muthaiga, Nairobi.

4:20 pm: Kenya prison police deployed to Nairobi CBD to quell protests that were gaining momentum.

3:48 pm: A protester shows spent bullet cartridges he picked along Kimathi Street following a confrontation between protesters and police.

A protester shows spent bullet cartridges he has picked along Kimathi Street following a confrontation between protesters and police. (Justine Ondieki)

3:40 pm: Police fire volleys of teargas on Kimathi Street after protesters regrouped and started chanting anti-government slogans.

3:30 pm: Activist and Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid condemns police use of arms against peaceful protesters in today's Nane Nane March protests within Nairobi CBD.

2:50 pm: A Kenya Red Cross ambulance picks up injured protesters at Bliss Medical Centre along Tom Mboya Street to rush them to Kenyatta National Hospital.

2:35 pm: A police officer urges people in the city to "go home if you have nothing to do," while another inspects a civilian's bag

2:31 pm: Activist and Vocal Africa CEO Hussein Khalid, among other #NaneNaneMarch protesters, chants "Ruto Must Go!" along Kimathi Street in Nairobi.

2:08 pm: A heavy contingent of anti-riot police clears the CBD, driving out PSVs and forcing shop owners to close indefinitely.

1:57 pm: More anti-riot officers deployed to the CBD to help quell riots

1:33 pm: Police manhandle activist Julius Kamau Kimani at the Dedan Kimathi statue along Kimathi Street while protesting against President William Ruto's newly-sworn Cabinet #NaneNaneMarch

1:20 pm: Treasury CS John Mbadi taken on a tour of the National Treasury after he was sworn into office.

1:10 pm: Calmness witnessed in Mombasa today as motorists access Nyali Bridge, which police always blocked in past demonstrations Nane Nane March.

1:00 pm: Activist Julius Kamau Kimani arrested while protesting under the Dedan Kimathi statue along Kimathi Street during the Nane Nane March. 

12:04 pm: Police officers patrol the streets of Isiolo town during the nationwide protests.

12:00 pm: Police officers on horseback patrol Moi Avenue in Nairobi CBD during the protests.

11:28 am: A fresh confrontation erupts between anti-riot police and protesters on Moi Avenue and Tom Mboya Street, marked by tear gas and shots fired into the air.

11:25 pm: Police, who are making arrests and dispersing crowds in the town, have encountered protesters who made their way to Kimathi Street, intending to access State House through University Way.

11:23 am: A car is burned down in Ruiru after allegedly knocking down a boda boda rider. The boda boda rider fell from the overpass and landed on the main road.

11:00 am: Journalists escort their injured colleague to safety after police allegedly clobbered her with a baton during the #NaneNaneMarch demonstrations in Nairobi CBD

10:40 am: A protester decries how the police are handling the #NaneNaneMarch protests, criticising their use of tear gas and shooting in the air to disperse protesters determined to access Nairobi CBD. 

10:32 am: Police officers drive away public service vehicles out of the city after protests broke out along Tom Mboya Street. They also fired tear gas at protesters.

10:26 am: Plainclothes police officers arrest protesters along Tom Mboya Street during the #NaneNaneMarch.

Plainclothes police officers arrest protesters along Tom Mboya Street during the #NaneNaneMarchPlainclothes police officers arrest protesters along Tom Mboya Street during the #NaneNaneMarch on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Justine Ondieki)

10:14 am: President William Ruto says there is a moment when the nation is greater than a political party.

President William Ruto addresses CSs and other dignitaries at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)President William Ruto addresses CSs and other dignitaries at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)

10:11 am: Police fire teargas at protesters at Moi Avenue, Kenyatta Avenue junction.

10:10 am: President William Ruto admits that poor communication has stripped the government of the opportunity to highlight its successes. Asks CSs to communicate well and improve the dissemination of information.

9:58 am: Margaret Ndung'u is sworn in as ICT CS.

9:54 am: Opiyo Wandayi is sworn in as Energy CS.

9:51 am: Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen is sworn in as Sports CS.

Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen is sworn in as Sports CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen is sworn in as Sports CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)

9:48 am: Debra Mulongo Barasa is sworn in as Health CS.

Debra Mulongo Barasa is sworn in as Health CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)Debra Mulongo Barasa is sworn in as Health CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)

9:44 am: Salim Mvurya is sworn in as Investments and Trade CS.

9:41 am: Eric Mugaa is sworn in as Water CS.

9:39 am: Alfred Mutua is sworn in as Labour CS.

9:37 am: Hassan Joho is sworn in as Mining CS.

Hassan Joho is sworn in as Mining CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)Hassan Joho is sworn in as Mining CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)

9:32 am: Rebecca Miano is sworn in as Tourism CS.

9:29 am: Davis Chirchir is sworn in as Transport CS.

9:26 am: Julius Migos Ogamba is sworn in as Education CS.

9:23 am: Alice Wahome is sworn in as Lands CS.

9:20 am: Aden Duale is sworn in as Environment CS.

Aden Duale is sworn in as Environment CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)Aden Duale is sworn in as Environment CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)

9:17 am: Justin Muturi is sworn in as Public Service CS.

9:17 am: Police cordon off State House, screening all vehicles and blocking traffic from entering the area.

Police screen a vehicle at Processional Way, after erecting a barrier to prevent motorists from heading to State House on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Barack Oduor)Police screen a vehicle at Processional Way, after erecting a barrier to prevent motorists from heading to State House on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Barack Oduor)

9:14 am: John Mbadi is sworn in as Treasury CS.

John Mbadi is sworn in as Treasury CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)John Mbadi is sworn in as Treasury CS at State House, Nairobi, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)

9:13 am: Minimal activity along Kenyatta Avenue as police patrol the CBD in preparation for the #NaneNaneMarch protests.

9:11 am: Soipan Tuya is sworn in as Defence CS.

9:07 am: Kithure Kindiki is sworn in as Interior CS.

9:00 am: President William Ruto and other state officials arrive at State House for the swearing of Cabinet Secretary nominees.

DP Rigathi Gachagua and PCS Musalia Mudavadi among dignitaries at State House during the swearing in of CS nominees on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)DP Rigathi Gachagua and PCS Musalia Mudavadi among dignitaries at State House during the swearing-in of CS nominees on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Handout)

8:36 am: Shops along Tom Mboya Street in the Nairobi Central Business District remain closed.

Most shops along the streets in the Nairobi Central Business District remain closed, like these along Tom Mboya Street on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Barack Oduor)Most shops along Tom Mboya Street in the Nairobi Central Business District remain closed on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Barack Oduor)

8:31 am: Police vehicles are parked at the junction of Moi Avenue and Tom Mboya Street. Officers are patrolling the streets ahead of expected protests in the city.

Police vehicles parked at the junction of Moi Avenue and Tom Mboya Street as officers patrol the area ahead of the Nane Nane protests on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Barack Oduor)Police vehicles parked at the junction of Moi Avenue and Tom Mboya Street as officers patrol the area ahead of the Nane Nane protests on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Barack Oduor)

8:28 am: Light traffic is witnessed along Thika Road. Most motorists and pedestrians appear to have stayed at home in anticipation of the protests.

Less traffic along Thika Road on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Barack Oduor)Light traffic along Thika Road on Thursday, August 8, 2024. (Photo: Barack Oduor)

7:51 am: Few matatus and commuters enter Nairobi CBD as most businesses are slowly reopening.

7:00 am: Police are seen patrolling the National Archives along Tom Mboya and Guru Nanak.

 

Activists and the youth have insisted that protests dubbed #NaneNane, coined from the date August 8, are still on.

The youth seek to push for the ouster of President William Ruto, whom they accuse of failing to heed their demands including better governance,, ending corruption, abductions and killings.

Meanwhile, 19 CS nominees will be sworn in at State House, Nairobi, from 9 am.

Ruto had nominated 20 CSs but the committee rejected Gender CS nominee Stella Soi, arguing that she was not competent to hold her post.

The other 19 are;

Kithure Kindiki (Interior)

Debra Mulongo Barasa (Health)

Julius Migos (Education)

Aden Duale (Environment)

Alice Wahome (Lands)

Soipan Tuya (Defence)

Andrew Karanja (Agriculture)

Eric Mugaa (Water)

Davis Chirchir (Transport)

Margaret Ndung'u (ICT)

John Mbadi (Treasury)

Salim Mvurya (Investments and Trade)

Rebecca Miano (Tourism)

Opiyo Wandayi (Energy)

Kipchumba Murkomen (Sports)

Hassan Joho (Mining)

Alfred Mutua (Labour)

Justin Muturi (Public Service)

Wycliffe Oparanya (MSMEs)

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