Water canons were also on standby at various points around Uhuru Park, a clear indication that police were ready for any eventuality. A banner shared by Eric Omondi inviting Kenyans to join him at Uhuru Park grounds to celebrate Mashujaa Day Pulse Live KenyaHe noted that this later changed with the police allowing some youth to access the grounds. Teargas, running battles and arrestsBy noon, officers had already started lobbing teargas cannisters at the crowds with running battles reported. Pulse Live KenyaAbductions during Gen Z protestsHuman rights groups faulted the police and President William Ruto’s regime for the use of excessive force and violation of human rights. Pulse Live KenyaADVERTISEMENT

Source: Daily Nation October 20, 2024 10:22 UTC