[PHOTOS] Mombasa streets remain calm despite Raila call

No police presence, just a few traffic police and county askaris on duty.

In Summary
  • Most of the shops within town were opened, but few people seen going about their business.
  • In Nairobi, police barricaded the roads, as standoff between the protestors and the police followed. 
Mombasa residents along the streets on March 20, 2023
Mombasa residents along the streets on March 20, 2023
Image: CHARLES MGHENY

The streets of Mombasa has remined peaceful even as ODM Leader Raila Odinga's strongholds are in demos. 

Most of the shops within town were opened, but few people seen going about their business.

No police presence, just a few traffic police and county askaris on duty.

Mombasa residents along streets on March 20, 2023
Mombasa residents along streets on March 20, 2023
Image: CHARLES MGHENY
Mombasa streets on March 20, 2023
Mombasa streets on March 20, 2023
Image: CHARLES MGHENY

In Nairobi, police barricaded the roads, following standoff between the protestors and the police.

Police officers lobbed tear gas at the protesting youth who were pelting stones at them. 

Streets of Mombasa
Streets of Mombasa
Image: CHARLES MGHENY
Mombasa businessmen on March 20, 2023
Mombasa businessmen on March 20, 2023
Image: CHARLES MGHENY
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