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A radical of astir 100 men, identified by constabulary arsenic supporters of erstwhile Mungiki person Maina Njenga, caused panic on Jogoo Road successful Nairobi connected Wednesday, July 9, morning.
The radical marched from Makadara Law Courts to the Central Business District (CBD).
Earlier, they had gathered astatine the Makadara Law Courts to be a notation of Maina Njenga’s ongoing transgression case.
However, aft the tribunal session, they walked unneurotic connected the streets, drafting attraction and triggering interest among members of the public.
Videos shared online showed the radical walking on Jogoo Road to spark a infinitesimal of hostility successful the aftermath of the anti-government protests.
“Are radical holding demonstrations each time these days?” X idiosyncratic Teya Kevin questioned.
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Kenyans React arsenic Maina Njenga’s Supporters March
Photos and videos of the radical rapidly made rounds connected societal media, with immoderate users assuming it was portion of a caller question of demonstrations.
This caused disorder and anxiousness among residents and commuters successful the area.
“A large, unidentified assemblage is presently marching on Jogoo Road and has present reached the country adjacent St. Stephen’s Church/Church Army, moving toward City Stadium.
“The radical appears to beryllium singing and moving successful an organised procession,” X user, Online mover stated
On the different hand, different users online warned motorists plying the roadworthy to usage alternate routes due to the fact that of postulation disruption.
“If you were unaware, this whitethorn impact question and postulation successful the area. Stay alert and debar the way if you don’t request to beryllium there. No unit has been reported truthful far,” X user, Online mover added.
However, a constabulary serviceman told witnesses that the radical was peaceful and nether surveillance passim their movement.
No arrests were made, and the radical yet dispersed successful the metropolis centre without incident.
“There was thing to interest astir connected the march,” a constabulary serviceman said.
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Ruto Rants About Demonstrations
Meanwhile, President William Ruto has instructed the constabulary to enactment strictly against individuals who interruption the instrumentality during protests.
“Anyone who attempts to destruct oregon pain businesses should beryllium changeable successful the limb to halt them,” said the president.
He besides asked information forces to debar utilizing unit connected peaceful demonstrators oregon those not engaging successful immoderate transgression activity.
According to Ruto, immoderate leaders are sponsoring unit crossed the state and causing demolition of property.
“To those leaders sponsoring violence, we are coming for you. Anyone who attacks a constabulary serviceman volition look the afloat unit of the law. This is simply a declaration of warfare against lawlessness. I volition not hesitate to support the lives and spot of our citizens,” helium said.
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President William Ruto speaking astatine State House Nairobi. PHOTO/PCS
