With Kenyans flocking to the streets demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, the protests have reached a peak, with demonstrators encountering rough moments as the number of people injured increases.
The Kenya Red Cross has deployed a team to Nairobi CBD to assist in attending to injured protesters.
In a statement released through their official X handle on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Red Cross confirmed their presence on the ground.
“Our teams are currently on the ground in Nairobi CBD responding to injuries sustained during ongoing demonstrations,” Red Cross said in a statement.
They further reaffirmed their commitment to humanity and the provision of emergency medical support during such critical moments.
“We remain committed to providing emergency medical support to those in need,” the statement added.
Photos shared on their social media show Red Cross personnel attending to the injured while inside their vehicles, dressed in official uniforms.
Protests
This statement by the Kenya Red Cross comes amid intensifying protests in the CBD, where Kenyans are demanding justice for Albert Ojwang.
Chaos erupted in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on June 17, 2025, as police clashed with peaceful protesters calling for accountability and reforms within the country’s law enforcement agencies.
What began as a calm demonstration quickly turned volatile when police officers fired tear gas to disperse the swelling crowd.
Protesters, mostly youth, gathered to reject new tax proposals, which they argue will worsen the cost of living. Holding placards and chanting slogans, they demanded accountability from lawmakers.
Many demonstrators carried placards bearing Ojwang’s image, with some calling for the arrest of the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the National Police Service, who filed the complaint that led to Ojwang’s arrest.
The mood shifted when heavily armed police officers moved in to block key streets, forcing demonstrators to scatter. Masked officers wielding batons attempted to counter the protesters, while tear gas canisters were seen being launched into the air. Despite this, police were being outnumbered as more protesters kept streaming in.
Demonstrators accused the government of shielding rogue officers and stalling justice as they moved along Moi Avenue, clashing with police officers.
Motorcyclists, pedestrians, and business people scrambled for safety as clouds of tear gas filled the air along Kenyatta Avenue and Moi Avenue. Police Land Rovers patrolled the area as protesters regrouped and attempted to push forward.
