Opposition leader Raila Odinga is expected to hold a major rally at the Kamukunji grounds later Friday, to rally Kenyans for protests against the high cost of living.
Protesters engage police in running battles along University Way, Uhuru Highway, Kenyatta Avenue and Moi Avenue as anti-riot police spray the demonstrators using water canons as tear gas fumes fill the area.
Odinga has constantly criticised the government of President William Ruto, accusing it of failing to consider the plight of Kenyans, particularly after the Finance Bill was passed paving the way for increased commodity prices, including fuel.
This happened when Odinga was addressing his supporters at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi, where he claimed that President William Ruto had ignored the pleas from Kenyans.
Ahead of the rally, security was tightened across the country, particularly in the capital Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa.
Azimio legislators have vowed that they will storm the State House today. Speaking during a rally in Kamukunji grounds, the MPs asserted that they have the sovereignty to remove the current government from power.
Roadblocks were also erected on roads leading to State House in Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru and Mombasa following fears demonstrators may attempt a daring match.
He stated that the Kenya Kwanza administration assumed the gravity of the Bipartisan Talks, forcing him to order his team to suspend the meeting indefinitely.
Similar protests were violently dispersed by police two months ago before the president set up a team to negotiate with Odinga in a structured dialogue on his grievances apart from the vote-rigging claim.
Raila also asked his supporters to maintain peace and avoid confrontations with law enforcement officers.
by: allay