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Death, chaos as goons infiltrate demonstrations in Nairobi

One of the protestors wearing a police helmet after it was snatched from a police officer during protests over the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang.[Collins Kweyu,Standard]

A hawker was shot on Tuesday during protests in Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) demanding the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat over the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang'.

In a viral video, two anti-riot police officers were seen assaulting a male trader along Kimathi Street, before one of them shoved him aside and shot him in the head.

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