Protesters Clash with Police in Kerugoya as Demonstrations Against Brutality Escalate

Police and protesters fought in Kerugoya town as demonstrations spread across Kenya. Officers fired teargas at hundreds of young people who gathered to protest police violence. The protesters threw stones back at the police forces. Joseph Njoroge said Kenyans no longer trust government promises about investigating killings and kidnappings. He called for the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate bad officers.

Woman Representative Jane Maina led protesters through Kagio town earlier that day. Lilian Wanjiru said the country's problems have made many Kenyans angry and upset. She blamed the weak economy for pushing people to their breaking point. Wanjiru asked why police target young people who only use protests and social media to speak out. Jane Njoki worried about her outspoken son's safety.

Njoki joined the protests to support young people against harsh police treatment. Her son recently asked her who would marry their daughters if police kidnap all the young men. MP Maina spoke against the targeting of young people. She mentioned Albert Ojwang, a teacher who died after police arrested him from his family home. Maina said officers killed Ojwang because his family was poor and promised to keep speaking out against such treatment.