logo
ADVERTISEMENT

[PHOTOS] Police clash with protesters ahead of Budget reading

Protests erupted in Nairobi CBD as Kenyans came out to demonstrate against the death of Albert Ojwang.

image
by PERPETUA ETYANG

Realtime12 June 2025 - 15:04
ADVERTISEMENT

In Summary


  • Kenyans and leaders have come out to condemn the act, saying it violates human rights.
  • Police lobbed tear gas canisters at a group of protesters in the city centre.
Protesters take to the Nairobi streets to demonstrate against the murder of Albert Ojwang on June 12, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI

There were running battles in the Nairobi Central Business District as protesters clashed with police officers.

Protests erupted in Nairobi CBD as Kenyans came out to demonstrate against the death of Albert Ojwang.

A protester confronts police during demonstrations in Nairobi over the death of Albert Ojwang on June 12, 2025 / LEAH MUKANGAI 

Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay and brought to Nairobi Central Police Station, where he died in the cells.

Kenyans and leaders have come out to condemn the act, saying it is a violation of human rights.

Police lobbed tear gas canisters at a group of protesters in the city centre.

          Kenyans protest against the death of Albert Ojwang in Nairobi CBD on June 12, 2025/ DOUGLAS OKIDDY 

The group was dispersed by anti-riot police waiting outside the National Police Service headquarters, Jogoo House.

There was a contingent of police as they prevented protestors from accessing Parliament Road.

This comes at a time when the Finance CS John Mbadi is expected to read the Budget 2025/ 2026.

Activist Julius Kamau with security officers during demonstrations in the CBD against the murder of Albert Ojwang on June 12, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Protests erupt in the CBD against the murder of Albert Ojwang' on June 12, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Protestors confronted by security officers during the demonstration in the CBD against the death of Albert Ojwang on June 12, 2025./DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Protesters take to the Nairobi streets to demonstrate against the murder of Albert Ojwang on June 12, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI
Activist Julius Kamau with security officers during demonstrations in the CBD against the murder of Albert Ojwang on June 12, 2025./ LEAH MUKANGAI 
Activist Julius Kamau with security officers during demonstrations in the CBD against the murder of Albert Ojwang on June 12, 2025./LEAH MUKANGAI 
ADVERTISEMENT