Kenyan police fired volleys of tear gas on Thursday in the heart of the capital Nairobi as small groups of protesters gathered on what was
billed as a fresh day of action against embattled President William Ruto. Riot police patrolled the streets of the central business district, roadblocks were set up on major arteries and… billed as a fresh day of action against embattled President William Ruto.
But otherwise, the streets appeared largely quiet, with a few people going about their normal business. At least 60 people have been killed since the protests began in mid-June, with police accused of using excessive force, sometimes firing live bullets, while dozens of people have gone missing, according to rights groups.While the rallies have become smaller in recent weeks, posters shared online called for fresh demonstrations Thursday, dubbed “Nane Nane” or Eight Eight in Swahili, to signify the date, August 8.
Ruto took office in September 2022 after winning a closely fought and divisive election against veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, pledging to work for Kenya’s poor and downtrodden. Founder and general overseer of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry , has called for peace and unity of Nigeria amidst recent hardship protest. Coming amidst widespread protests and national unrest, including calls for coup and alleged involvement of foreign forces, Fufeyin, a statement said Nigeria’s peace and unity is sacrosanct. Despite the prevailing, especially the outcry…
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