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Protests: Medics withdraw volunteer services over security fears

Protestors along Kimathi Street, Nairobi during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Volunteer group 'Medics for Kenya' has announced the withdrawal of its medical camp services nationwide, which provided emergency medical assistance to injured persons during the anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.

In a statement, co-founders Dr. Austin Omondi and Dr Salim Ishmael cited the increased violence and infiltration of goons that pose a security challenge for the medics, as the reason for this decision.

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