[PHOTOS] Kibra protestors carry stones on their heads for State House march

Many shops were locked in the area as some youths were heard shouting.

In Summary
  • They walked in large groups as they sang, while others threw stones. 
  • There was a temporary standoff between police and youth as some youth were seen pelting stones at police cars.
Kibra protestors carrying stone during demos on March 20, 2023
Kibra protestors carrying stone during demos on March 20, 2023
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

Kibra protestors have taken to the streets of Olympic carrying stones as they await ODM Leader Raila Odinga's mass action. 

Some carried packed stones on their heads as they go on the streets.

Many shops were locked in the area as some youths were heard shouting.

A protestor carrying packed stones on his head during demos on March 20, 2023
A protestor carrying packed stones on his head during demos on March 20, 2023
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Protestor carrying stones during demos in Kibra on March 20, 2023
Protestor carrying stones during demos in Kibra on March 20, 2023
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

They walked in large groups as they sang, while others threw stones. 

There was a temporary standoff between police and youth as some youth were seen pelting stones at police cars.

Protestor packing stones in Kibra on March 20, 2023
Protestor packing stones in Kibra on March 20, 2023
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Protestor carrying stone in Kibra on March 20, 2023
Protestor carrying stone in Kibra on March 20, 2023
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

But the police retaliated by lobbing tear gas at the youths who had now disappeared into the alleys and shops.

Police were earlier seen collecting car tyres on the roadside in Ayanyi, Kibra.

Protestor packing stones on March 20, 2023
Protestor packing stones on March 20, 2023
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
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