The National Police Service has affirmed its commitment to respect the sanctity of human life as it moves to quell the nationwide protests but banned any demonstrations within the Nairobi CBD and its surroundings on Thursday. Kanja also called on the members of the public to cooperate with the police to ensure order is maintained within the Nairobi CBD on Thursday. Some three people, among them a journalist, were allegedly shot during the anti-government protests in Nakuru. The duo, both men, reportedly succumbed to bullet injuries allegedly inflicted by police officers who had been deployed to quell the demonstrations in Mlolongo town during the demonstrations. Another two people were also reported shot dead while scores sustained bullet injuries during anti-government demonstrations in Kibwezi, Makueni County on Tuesday.

Source: The Star July 17, 2024 23:15 UTC