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Chaos in Nairobi streets, three shot in counties

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Protesters confront police officers during the anti-government protest along Moi Avenue, Nairobi on July 16, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Business activities in Nairobi's Central Business District were paralysed yesterday due to violent anti-government demonstrations. Business activities in Nairobi's Central Business District were paralysed yesterday due to violent anti-government demonstrations.

As Nairobi came to a standstill, at least three people were shot dead in separate incidents as police clashed with protesters in Kibwezi and Kitengela towns in Makueni and Kajiado counties.

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