A parent carries his child from school after police officers threw tear gas to the demonistrators who were demanding the disbandment of IEBC commission on 23/5/16-BEVERLYNE MUSILI

Parents did everything in their power to keep their children safe as police and CORD supporters engaged in running battles in Nairobi yesterday.

A woman help cover the face of her child from teargas during CORD IEBC demonstration in Kibera on Monday 23/05/16.PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO

This mother covered her son's eyes to ensure he did not feel the effects of teargas while this father walked as fast as he could to get his crying daughter to safety. [Photos: BEVERLYNE MUSILI, WILLIS AWANDU and BONIFACE OKENDO/STandard]

Photo by WILLIS AWANDU