Police fire tear gas during clashes with protesters in Nairobi
Thursday, 27 June 2024 Kenyan police have fired tear gas at dozens of protesters in Nairobi and blocked off roads to the presidential palace as crowds took to the streets again nationwide.
Inspector David Maina, a Kenyan police officer, suffered catastrophic injuries when a tear gas canister accidentally exploded in his hands. Attached to the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), Inspector Maina was in a stand-off with protesters against Kenyan President William Ruto’s deeply unpopular...
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A light aircraft tragically crash-landed in Kenya’s Malindi County, killing three people on the ground. The crash, which occurred along the Malindi-Mombasa highway, resulted in the death of a motorcycle taxi driver and two others who were struck by debris. The pilot and two students managed to survive by jumping out before the crash but sustained injuries. This incident raises serious concerns about the safety measures around Malindi airport, especially with ongoing disputes over land compensation for airport expansion. Authorities are now investigating the cause of this devastating accident.
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Protesters returned to the streets of Nairobi on Thursday, expressing scepticism about Kenyan President William Ruto's recent decision to temporarily suspend an unpopular tax bill. Demonstrators..
The unrest has led to tragic outcomes, with at least five protestors being shot dead and over 150 injured in Nairobi. Police reportedly used tear gas and live rounds to disperse thousands who stormed..