Key facts
- Kenyan police dispersed protesters in Nairobi.
- Protesters were commemorating deadly anti-government protests from 2024.
- Police used tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators.
- Hundreds of people were arrested.
- Authorities erected roadblocks around Nairobi.
- Access to key areas in Nairobi was restricted.
- Businesses remained closed amid a heavy security presence.
- The protests marked two years since previous demonstrations.
- At least 60 people died during previous protests in 2024.
Kenyan police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters in Nairobi on a day designated for commemorating those who died during anti-government demonstrations in 2024. The demonstrations, which marked two years since previous protests resulted in at least 60 fatalities, saw hundreds of arrests. Authorities implemented significant security measures, including erecting roadblocks around Nairobi to prevent access and restricting entry to key areas of the city. Many businesses remained closed in anticipation of the protests and in response to the heavy security presence. The government's actions aimed to prevent large-scale gatherings and potential unrest associated with the commemoration.