- Protesters in Nairobi invaded the garden of Independence and pulled out wildlife sculptures
- Large sculptures and elephants spread across Kenyatta Road, sparking surprise and confusion in the city center
- Many suggested that the move was intended to send a message that the government treats its citizens as animals
- In a shocking situation during today’s Gen Z protests, angry protesters dragged the statues of wild animals from the garden of Independence to the street
Nairobi: Protesters blow up the Liberty Park on Kenyatta Road for a courageous exhibition of rebellion.
A video circulated by Citizen television showed the statues in the middle of Kenyatta Road, sparking a rage and unaware of the city.
The statues, representing members of the prominent Big Five in Kenya, including lions, buffaloes, and elephants, stood skillfully on a busy road as protesters singing songs near them.
The symbolic act undermined traffic congestion and pulled several people watching, while police officers set off, looking quietly from the nearby intersection.
Videos circulating on social networks show that the statues are being released from their normal resting place in the park of Uhuru Park and flown on the road amid excitement.
Many commented that the move was intended to send a message that the government treats its citizens as animals, but they are strong, fearless, and united.
Protesters say the move was intended to attract attention to the government’s failure to protect the people they claim to serve.
Despite the interruption, no confrontation was reported at the scene. The authorities have not yet issued a formal statement about the incident, although Nairobi City officials are expected to assess the damage.
The procession Today is celebrating the first year’s commemoration of a bad protest against the bill, with chaos in the capital.
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