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Azimio Protests: Palpable tension in the air intertwines with swirling teargas

Anti-riot police lob teargas to disperse activists engaging in peaceful protests to mark Saba Saba Day in Nairobi. [David Njaaga, Standard]

Nairobi's CBD on Friday awakened to tension, teargas and anti-government protests staged by Azimio la Umoja coalition supporters.

Street battles and riots were witnessed for the better part of the day as demonstrators protesting against the high cost of living and surging taxes engaged in running battles with the police who were deployed in their numbers.

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