[PHOTOS] Minimal activities in CBD on day two of protests

In the early morning hours before 9 am, business premises remained closed as few people were spotted.

In Summary
  • More than 300 people were arrested across the country during the anti-government protests on Wednesday.
  • Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said cases of lawlessness happened in parts of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya and Nakuru.
An empty Moi Avenue in Nairob ahead of Azimo protest on July 20,2023.
An empty Moi Avenue in Nairob ahead of Azimo protest on July 20,2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

Nairobi's Central Business District on Thursday remained calm and empty as anti-government protests are expected to enter day two. 

In the early morning hours before 9 am, business premises remained closed as few people were spotted.

Public transport was available despite few number of commuters.

A less populated Tom Mboya Street. Most shops remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
A less populated Tom Mboya Street. Most shops remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Most shops along Luthuli Avenue remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Most shops along Luthuli Avenue remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

More than 300 people were arrested across the country during the anti-government protests on Wednesday.

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said cases of lawlessness happened in parts of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya and Nakuru.

He said those arrested will be charged with crimes including looting, malicious damage of property, arson, robbery with violence and assaulting law enforcement officers. 

An empty Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
An empty Kenyatta Avenue in Nairobi ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
An empty Kimathi street in Nairobi. Many business in the city remain closed on July 20, 2023
An empty Kimathi street in Nairobi. Many business in the city remain closed on July 20, 2023
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Most shops along Luthuli Avenue remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Most shops along Luthuli Avenue remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Most shops within Nairobi's CBD remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Most shops within Nairobi's CBD remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Most shops along Luthuli Avenue remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Most shops along Luthuli Avenue remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Business premises along Moi Avenue within the Nairobi CBD closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Business premises along Moi Avenue within the Nairobi CBD closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Business premises along Moi Avenue within the Nairobi CBD remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Business premises along Moi Avenue within the Nairobi CBD remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Business premises along Kimathi street within the Nairobi CBD remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Business premises along Kimathi street within the Nairobi CBD remain closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Business premises along Moi Avenue within the Nairobi CBD closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Business premises along Moi Avenue within the Nairobi CBD closed ahead of Azimo protest on July 20, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
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