Some of the photos that had been released by DCI alleging to be some of the individuals captured on camera as they perpetrated violence during Azimio la Umoja demos. [DCI Twitter]

On Friday, the DCI launched investigations into acts of violence that it claimed were committed by a section of Azimio supporters.

On its Twitter account, the DCI said criminals who took advantage of the demonstrations were captured on camera destroying public property, attacking innocent members of the public and hurling projectiles at police officers who were on duty protecting life and property.

"As a result, property of unknown value was destroyed while a total of 33 officers suffered injuries of various degrees and some are still recuperating at various hospitals in the city," the agency said.

The Directorate said one of its officers lost a firearm with 15 rounds of ammunition after he was attacked by a well-organised riotous mob, as the officers prevented the destruction of property in Embakasi area of Nairobi County.

 Some of the photos that had been released by DCI alleging to be some of the individuals captured on camera as they perpetrated violence during Azimio la Umoja demos. [DCI Twitter]

"In this regard, the Directorate cautions members of the public that while the right to assemble, picket and petition is enshrined in our Constitution, these rights should be exercised with civility and should not infringe on the rights of others," read part of the post.

It said the suspects whose images have been loaded on the internet will be held accountable for their acts.

"More images are being gathered and shall be updated. The individuals will face charges ranging from robbery with violence, malicious damage to public property and assault among other allied offences," said the DCI.

Inspector General of Police, Japheth Koome, said police arrested 238 protestors during the demonstrations in Nairobi and Kisumu counties.

Among them was Azimio's Senate Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo and his National Assembly counterpart Opiyo Wandayi, who were later released.