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Protesters fail to take plea as more than 100 are held on court orders

Anti-riot police officers confront protestors who had barricaded a section of the road during anti-government protests in Nakuru city on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

More than 100 protesters arrested during Wednesday's anti-government demonstrations over the rising cost of living were remanded even as the police released others unconditionally.

In Busia, a court ordered that seven people be remanded until Wednesday next week after the prosecution said it could not proceed with the case due to a language barrier.

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