Hundreds of boda boda riders are moving through the CBD, some carrying up to four pillion passengers, and appear to be deliberately intimidating demonstrators.
They have taken over key roads in the city centre, including Kenyatta Avenue, Moi Avenue, and Tom Mboya Street, seemingly to scuttle protests against the death of Albert Ojwang’.
It remains unclear who mobilised the large group of youths, but they appear intent on countering the Gen Z-led demonstrations taking place across the capital.
The suspected goons, many wearing heavy clothing and face masks, have made it difficult for onlookers and authorities to identify them as they cause panic, forcing people to scamper for safety.
Despite their presence, protests have broken out across the CBD, with Kenyans demanding justice for Ojwang’, a teacher and social media influencer who died in police custody.
Police have been forced to lob teargas at protesters gathering at several locations as Gen Z demonstrators call for accountability in Ojwang’s death.
Protesters have continued to demand the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.
Although Lagat stepped aside on Monday, June 16, 2025, pending investigations, a section of the public maintains that a temporary withdrawal is insufficient and insists on his full resignation.
On Moi Avenue, police were seen dispersing protesters gathered near the National Archives and Kencom areas.
A heavy police presence has been deployed throughout the CBD following last week’s demonstrations, which saw some businesses looted by opportunistic criminals.
In the busy Tom Mboya, Luthuli, and River Road areas, anti-riot officers remain on patrol as residents and traders stay alert to prevent any repeat of last week's chaos.
On Kimathi Street near the National Centre, protesters paused to offer prayers before continuing with their march. They sang the national anthem while waving Kenyan flags and calling for justice.
“We are pushing for the liberation of this country. We are looking for justice, Jehovah,” one protester said during a public prayer.
Police, however, lobbed teargas at the group, dispersing them and triggering running battles between protesters and security forces.
The protests have also spread to other towns, including Mombasa, where hundreds of demonstrators have taken to the streets to demand justice and an end to extrajudicial killings.
“Stop killing us,” read one placard carried by a protester in Mombasa.
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