Kenyans demonstrate in Nairobi over Covid 19 curfews and police brutality.
Dozens of angry protesters showed displeasure with police in Kenyan capital Nairobi on Wednesday 7th July as they demonstrated against Curfew and lockdown imposed in the country.
Demonstrators also called for an end of police brutality in the country which they they say is majorly against younger population.
We are here to talk about our youth, the way they have been murdered, the way they are suffering,” Jane Atieno, one of the protestors said.
Kenyans demonstrate in Nairobi over Covid 19 curfews and police brutality.
Police responded to the demonstrations by shooting live bullets into the air, throwing tear gas canisters to protesters and arresting some of the demonstrators.
Kenyan taskforce imposed a nationwide curfew from 22:00 until 04:00 local time until July 27 as a measure to combat COVID-19.
Internal travel to parts of western Kenya has also been halted until at least July 27 while public gatherings are currently prohibited.
By Arinaitwe Patrick
