At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested in ongoing protests in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, organized by the opposition demanding the resignation of President William Ruto.
Opposition leader Raila Odinga joined thousands of demonstrators and announced weekly demonstrations until the president resigns or the cost of living goes down.
Odinga’s convoy of dozens of cars drove around the city after being blocked from accessing the central business district. He made public addresses on several stops and his motorcade was teargassed several times by police. In response his supporters pelted stones at the police. Odinga asserted that his car was shot at by the police and his party spokesperson shared a photo of a shattered windscreen online.ADVERTISEMENT
The legislators arrested have been released and are to appear in court on Thursday on charges that have not yet been announced, according to Nairobi police chief Adamson Bungei.Bungei had over the weekend said police had denied the opposition permission to hold their protests and that any congregation would be illegal.
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