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Nane Nane protests: Roadblocks, heavy police presence in parts of Kenya

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Police hurl tear gas to disperse youths who were gathering near Tom Mboya statue along Moi Avenue. [James Wanzala, Standard

Police officers in Nairobi CBD are instructing business owners to close their establishments. Additionally, drivers are being asked to clear their vehicles from town as the Nane Nane protests escalate.

As of 1:00 p.m., several protesters had been arrested, and others dispersed using tear gas.

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