The procession It has erupted in Nairobi with members of public protests protesting the death of blogger Albert Ojwang after being arrested by police.
Police were sent back to the crowd as they headed to the police headquarters and the national parliament; They dropped tear gas, to disperse them
The protesters threatened to disrupt the business of the house, which was a resident of the national treasury cabinet for the presentation of the national budget, until justice was achieved.
Kai Eli, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings a three -year experience focusing on politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Anti -violent police have been sent to control protesters heading towards the national parliament, which would host the national treasury minister John Mbadi Later Thursday afternoon, June 12.
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How protesters confronted police in Nairobi
The protesters began to gather in many parts of the city on Thursday morning, threatening to disrupt the business of the house in their pursuit of justice for blogger Albert Ojwang.
They were defensive with posters and branches protesting the death of the blogger killed in the hands of the police.
The protesters were heard raising the text on their posters: “There is no right, no budget”, as they fly their colorful Kenyan flags, and branches, making statements to the authorities.
They were divided, with different wings camping outside the headquarters of the National Police Service at Vigilance House, calling on Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat to resign, and others heading to the National Assembly, where National Treasury Minister John Mbadi was expected to submit budget estimates and revenue raising measures for the 2025/26 financial year.
The riot police, however, were standing to take them back.
When they had the opportunity, the protesters gave a lesson to police in a nearby police and rebuked them for the misconduct they commit to unarmed civilians.
Some of the protesters sitting on the road with sunrise, singing songs while police continue to protect.
At the Vigilance House, some of the protesters who had previously returned on the spot while shouting at Lagat to resign, with other police force following groups outside Parliament.
Some owners of businessmen and workers in the city’s office were forced to leave their area when the protesters passed through the neighboring hiding place to escape the police who were following them.
Did cars burned in Nairobi?
Elsewhere, part of the protesters passed the police and camped near a Kenyan movie, where two cars were burned as the crowd surrounded as the lawmakers watched in the distance.
How the police blocked the protesters in parliament
The events are reminiscent of the city’s events a year ago, in which Kenyans invaded the road to protest the measures the government had put in place to raise revenue to fund the 2024/25 budget.
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However, the protest today was fueled by the murder of Ojwang, whom Dig had accused him of allegedly criticizing publications on social networks.
While the death had occurred at a time when the national treasury was preparing the budget, the protesters wanted to ignore the parliament, where the money estimate would be presented.
However, despite the protesters emphasizing that the budget will not be read, Minister Mbadi headed to the Parliament hall to address the nation about the country’s economic situation and proceeds.
In anticipation of massive protests, there was a large series of security officers outside Parliament buildings since morning.
No constant trends allowed outside Parliament.
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