Kenya bans protests in the capital over security concerns and lack of leadership

(18 Jul 2024)
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Nairobi, Kenya - 18 July 2024
1. Various of policemen on the streets of Nairobi
2. Various of Isaac Mwaura, Government Spokesperson of Kenya at news conference
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Isaac Mwaura, Government Spokesperson of Kenya:
"On behalf of the government, I therefore make a call for all of us to embrace patriotism and nationhood and stay engaged with one another without violence and demonstration and be focused and committed to building a peaceful progress in Kenya. Let us reject self-seekers whose aim is to gain from the foreign dollars and sponsors, who do not wish well for our country, and we get back to our daily livelihoods and build our nation with love, peace and harmony with an eye on cohesiveness and unity in our society."
4. Various of journalists at conference
5. Various of policemen on the streets of Nairobi
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Boaz Arita, 23, student:
" The corruption in Kenya is over and these politicians are using us and they are getting paid. We do not need corruption in this country. As you can see, the police are here but we are not giving up. We are still here. We will protest from today and we will continue to protest."
7. Various of street scenes
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Byron Ochieng, 26, activist and youth campaigner:
"The president should know that his days are numbered and he should resign. And we as Gen Z will not give in, we will fight until the end. And it is our time now to make this country, to be run in a way that is according to the constitution. And we will fight until our last legs cannot walk."
9. Various of policemen on the streets of Nairobi
10. Wide of an empty street in Nairobi
STORYLINE:
Police in Kenya have banned protests in the capital indefinitely citing a lack of leadership that would ensure peaceful protests.
The ban was announced hours before a planned protest for Thursday, in which demonstrators were expected to march to the president’s office calling for his resignation over poor governance.
Acting police inspector general, Douglas Kanja, in a statement, said the lack of leadership had “made it difficult to enforce safety protocols.”
Recent protests have left businesses counting losses after the looting and burnings.
Protesters were yet to be spotted Thursday but major roads leading to the president’s office remained barricaded by the police.
Kenya has seen a month of protests that started with calls for legislators to vote against a controversial finance bill that was proposing higher taxes amidst a cost-of-living crisis and ballooning public debt.
At least 50 people have died since the protests began on June 18, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
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[@elkiq95]

Ruto must go he has innocent blood in his hands.

[@FrankmanMazimagakawa]

Some innocent people have died. But it all began with bad riotous elements. Common sense should tell you Ruto is not going anywhere. Those who want to throw their lives away can continue with the chaos.

[@elkiq95]

@@FrankmanMazimagakawa It began with an arrogant president how called demostrators criminals. He forcefully passed a bill through intimidation (MPs came out to confess and apologised). He is also suspected of bribing MPs. He is a criminal and a snake.

[@paulmwinga8739]

Huyu mjinga anasema nini?

[@flomakayla4926]

but they were there peacefully in cbd.

[@ibrahimabdul6586]

Tutakupeleka mahali wewe

[@kenanvulimu9838]

Kamjinga sana

[@hassanabdala7383]

Ww ndio self seeker Raila alikuokota hakuna mtu anakujua na ukamruka na pia ukamruka Uhuru kwa tamaa zako

[@sultanmswahilitv4864]

Kikuyu's cannot be trusted

[@dennismwita8180]

Tumia akila bro

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Aende nyumbani

[@dennismwita8180]

Sura huna pia na akili huna😮

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[@abocas]

What is he talking about … foreign donors who do not wish well for Kenya???
Do you really believe that crab? Hapana.

[@lilianabiero3153]

It's their white people who want our country to burn. They are misleading Ruto

[@joelogeto9507]

Ruto he is the first president who will learn the country one term na aende home

[@SamadyShakhur]

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[@Sukariguru374]

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[@JamesIkiugu]

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[@Charles-jy9mg]

Ngombe wewe, endelea kupigwa rungu na kunywa tear gas sababu ya ujinga na ukaiti

[@SwalehSaleh]

Kwenda ww albino