Police arrested several people Wednesday after fires damaged Kikuyu Law Courts and local government offices. Protesters clashed with law enforcement for hours throughout Kikuyu town. The demonstrators burned tires on nearby roads during the confrontations. Officers worked to extinguish flames using water and sand with help from civilian workers. Video footage captured the scene as fires spread through the area.
Protesters destroyed a three-wheeled cargo vehicle and heavy machinery at the police station. Court documents scattered across floors inside the damaged buildings. Flames consumed parts of both the courthouse and government offices before crews controlled the blaze. Security forces detained young demonstrators who wore face coverings during the unrest. The arrests came after authorities identified suspects among the crowd.
The demonstrations mark one year since deadly protests against proposed tax increases killed citizens across Kenya. Protesters gathered to honor those who died during the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Similar memorial events occurred throughout multiple cities and towns nationwide. The anniversary sparked renewed calls for government accountability and reform. Demonstrators demanded justice for families affected by the previous violence.
Police blocked access to Nairobi's main business district as protesters and officers fought street battles. Authorities fired teargas canisters and deployed water cannons against demonstrators who threw stones. The confrontations paralyzed normal activities across the capital city center. Transportation systems faced major disruptions as crowds filled main streets and intersections. Business operations halted as the situation remained tense throughout the day.
Protesters destroyed a three-wheeled cargo vehicle and heavy machinery at the police station. Court documents scattered across floors inside the damaged buildings. Flames consumed parts of both the courthouse and government offices before crews controlled the blaze. Security forces detained young demonstrators who wore face coverings during the unrest. The arrests came after authorities identified suspects among the crowd.
The demonstrations mark one year since deadly protests against proposed tax increases killed citizens across Kenya. Protesters gathered to honor those who died during the June 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations. Similar memorial events occurred throughout multiple cities and towns nationwide. The anniversary sparked renewed calls for government accountability and reform. Demonstrators demanded justice for families affected by the previous violence.
Police blocked access to Nairobi's main business district as protesters and officers fought street battles. Authorities fired teargas canisters and deployed water cannons against demonstrators who threw stones. The confrontations paralyzed normal activities across the capital city center. Transportation systems faced major disruptions as crowds filled main streets and intersections. Business operations halted as the situation remained tense throughout the day.
