In photos: Police lob teargas to disperse unruly youths along Southern Bypass

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By David Njaaga | Jul 21, 2023
Police fire teargas to disperse protesters in Kibera near Southern Bypass in Nairobi. [David Gichuru,Standard]

Police lobbed teargas on Friday, July 21, 2023, to disperse unruly youths who blocked a section of the Nairobi Southern Bypass near Kibera slums as they engaged in anti-government protests.

A section of Souththern Bypass in Nairobi.[David Gichuru, Standard]

Hell broke loose after the protesters began stealing from unsuspecting motorists as they hurled stones at anti-riot officers.

The clash caused traffic congestion on the busy road as motorists avoided the area.

Anti riot police officers in Kibera shortly dipersing unruly youths terrorising motorists along Southern Bypass in Nairobi. [David Gichuru,Standard]

The police eventually managed to disperse the youths, and the situation was brought under control. No injuries were reported.

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