Hundreds of protesters on Wednesday, 25 stormed Central Police Station in Nairobi seeking justice for slain teacher Albert Ojwang’.
Police however blocked their entry without the use of tear gas.
Ojwang’s death has sparked outrage in Kenya. He was arrested following a complaint by the deputy police chief, who accused him of tarnishing his name on social media.
Police officers on Wednesday morning erected roadblocks along major roads leading to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) as part of efforts to contain the day’s planned protests.
Among the key roads affected were Jogoo Road, Ngong Road, Limuru Road, Kiambu Road, and Mombasa Road, where officers set up barricades to carry out impromptu checks.
Those heading into Nairobi were forced to alight from vehicles and undergo rigorous security checks, with drivers instructed to produce the requisite documents
United States, Britain and Germany, among other foreign diplomats, warned against the use of goons and masked police officers, raising concerns about police brutality.
In a statement, signed by 12 foreign envoys and released on Tuesday, they endorsed the upcoming protests, which are being held to commemorate those who lost their lives during the anti-Finance Bill protests in 2024.
By Newshub