Nairobi is reported to have six water canons while Mombasa and Kisumu each have two. The water canons, driven into Kisumu city under the cover of darkness last week, are likely to be used to keep protesters away from the officers of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Updated Sun, June 5th 2016 at 08:38 GMT +3Security has beefed up in parts of Nyanza with two giant anti-riot water canons on standby as police prepare for demonstrations after a push for dialogue on electoral reforms collapsed. But Kisumu County Governor Jack Ranguma said they will hold peaceful demonstrations. Two weeks ago, three people were killed and 30 others injured during street protests in Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori.

Source: Standard Digital June 05, 2016 05:37 UTC