Full Drama: Photos that stood out during Raila's Monday demo

Here are some of the photos that caught Kenyans eye.

In Summary
  • Security was enhanced across the towns as police dispersed the protesters using teargas.
  • Some leaders and protesters were arrested during the demonstrations.
A protester throws back teargas to police during protest in Kisumu on March 20.
A protester throws back teargas to police during protest in Kisumu on March 20.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO

The Azimio supporters on Monday took to the streets in parts of the country to protest as directed by opposition chief Raila Odinga.

Protesters from as early as 8 am made their way to the CBD in Nairobi to prepare for the demonstrations.

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They gathered at KICC where the meeting was scheduled to take place.

Security was enhanced across the towns as police dispersed the protesters using teargas.

Some leaders and protesters were arrested during the demonstrations.

They were later joined by Azimio leader Raila Odinga and other opposition leaders.

Raila led the protestors through a series of rallies in different towns in Nairobi.

An Azimio supporter carry stones to protest in Kibera on Monday.
An Azimio supporter carry stones to protest in Kibera on Monday.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Azimio La Umoja protesters storm Kisumu town as they lit bonfire blocking major roads within the town on March 20, 2023.
Azimio La Umoja protesters storm Kisumu town as they lit bonfire blocking major roads within the town on March 20, 2023.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Police spray water to Azimio entourage to disperse the protesters on Monday.
Police spray water to Azimio entourage to disperse the protesters on Monday.
Image: ENOS TECHE
A man carries sufuria on his head during demonstrations in Kisumu on Monday.
A man carries sufuria on his head during demonstrations in Kisumu on Monday.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
Azimio leader Raila Odinga during mass action protest in Mathare North on March 20, 2023.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga during mass action protest in Mathare North on March 20, 2023.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Azimio leader Raila Odinga addressing protesters during mass action rally in Nairobi on Monday.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga addressing protesters during mass action rally in Nairobi on Monday.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Azimio supporters run for safety as police throw teargas on Monday.
Azimio supporters run for safety as police throw teargas on Monday.
Image: ENOS TECHE
Police officers take cover as Azimio protesters run after them along Kisumu-Busia road on Monday.
Police officers take cover as Azimio protesters run after them along Kisumu-Busia road on Monday.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
A man looks on as a tire burns during a protest in Kisumu on Monday.
A man looks on as a tire burns during a protest in Kisumu on Monday.
Image: FAITH MATETE
Police throw teargas at protesters in Nairobi KICC on Monday.
Police throw teargas at protesters in Nairobi KICC on Monday.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA
A teargas canister during Azimio mass action on March 20, 2023.
A teargas canister during Azimio mass action on March 20, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA
A protester throws back teargas to police during protest in Kisumu on March 20.
A protester throws back teargas to police during protest in Kisumu on March 20.
Image: DANIEL OGENDO
An Azimio supporter covers his head with a sufuria to decry the high cost of living in the country on March 20.
An Azimio supporter covers his head with a sufuria to decry the high cost of living in the country on March 20.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA
An Azimio supporter carrying a sufuria to decry the high cost of living in the country on March 20.
An Azimio supporter carrying a sufuria to decry the high cost of living in the country on March 20.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA
Protesters carrying a sufuria and plates during a rally on Monday.
Protesters carrying a sufuria and plates during a rally on Monday.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA
Senate Minority leader Stewart Madzayo arrested for leading demonstrations in Nairobi on March 20, 2023.
Senate Minority leader Stewart Madzayo arrested for leading demonstrations in Nairobi on March 20, 2023.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA
A man carries oranges to protest at KICC Nairobi on March 20.
A man carries oranges to protest at KICC Nairobi on March 20.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA
A protester holds a used teargas canister during protests on Monday.
A protester holds a used teargas canister during protests on Monday.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA
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