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[PHOTOS] Chaos, running battles as Mombasa residents protest against Finance Bill

Chaos erupted at Mombasa Central Business District on Wednesday

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by HILDA MWENDE

In-pictures19 June 2024 - 12:11
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In Summary


  • The demonstrators faced off with anti-riot police officers who were deployed to tame the protests.
  • Roads and businesses remained deserted with shops closed for the better part of Wednesday morning.
Police use tear gas to disperse crowds protesting against Finance Bill 2024

Chaos and running battles characterised Mombasa streets on Wednesday as residents took to the streets to protest over the Finance Bill 2024.

The demonstrators faced off with anti-riot police officers who were deployed to tame the protests.

Roads and businesses remained deserted with shops closed for the better part of Wednesday morning.

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Kenyans in Mombasa turn up in large number to demostrate againist the finance bill
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