[PHOTOS] Situation amid protests in some parts of the country

Police were seen trying to disperse them by throwing teargas.

In Summary
  • Some Azimio leaders and protesters have been arrested while others sustained injuries.
  • Business and transport remained paralysed in some areas as public service vehicles avoiding the route.
Kibera residents turn out for mass action called by the opposition on March 20, 2023.
Kibera residents turn out for mass action called by the opposition on March 20, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE

Some Nairobi residents on Monday took to the streets to protest after call by the opposition.

The protesters staged demonstrations in Nairobi CBD and other major roads in the city.

Police have been seen trying to disperse them by lobbing teargas.

Some Azimio leaders and protesters have been arrested while others sustained injuries.

Business and transport remained paralysed in some areas as public service vehicles avoided the route.

Azimio protesters stage demonstrations along Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi on March 20, 2023.
Azimio protesters stage demonstrations along Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi on March 20, 2023.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Stones thrown by protesters along Likoni Road during the ongoing Azimio protests on March 20, 2023.
Stones thrown by protesters along Likoni Road during the ongoing Azimio protests on March 20, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Police on guard along Likoni Road near Makongeni area on March 20, 2023.
Police on guard along Likoni Road near Makongeni area on March 20, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
A man injured during an Azimio protest getting help on March 20, 2023.
A man injured during an Azimio protest getting help on March 20, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Police throw teargas at protesters who staged demonstrations in Kibera on March 20, 2023.
Police throw teargas at protesters who staged demonstrations in Kibera on March 20, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Police arrest a man who was protesting in Kibera on March 20, 2023
Police arrest a man who was protesting in Kibera on March 20, 2023
Image: ENOS TECHE
Kibera residents turn out for mass action called by the opposition on March 20, 2023.
Kibera residents turn out for mass action called by the opposition on March 20, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
A car destroyed by protesters during a protest in Homa Bay on March 20, 2023.
A car destroyed by protesters during a protest in Homa Bay on March 20, 2023.
Image: ROBERT OMOLLO
Naivasha residents hold peaceful demonstrations urging area traders to continue with their business after calls by the opposition for mass action on March 20, 2023.
Naivasha residents hold peaceful demonstrations urging area traders to continue with their business after calls by the opposition for mass action on March 20, 2023.
Image: GEORGE MURAGE
Residents of Homa Bay turn out for protest on Monday.
Residents of Homa Bay turn out for protest on Monday.
Image: ROBERT OMOLLO
Police disperse Azimio protesters using tear gas on March 20, 2023.
Police disperse Azimio protesters using tear gas on March 20, 2023.
Image: ROBERT OMOLLO
Naivasha residents hold peaceful demonstrations after calls by the opposition for mass action on March 20, 2023.
Naivasha residents hold peaceful demonstrations after calls by the opposition for mass action on March 20, 2023.
Image: GEORGE MURAGE
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