We are bringing you continuous updates from across Kenya on what is happening on the first day of three days of anti-government protests as they happen. If you see anything interesting you would like to share kindly send us the photos on our social media pages.
4:45 pm: Nairobi
Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga asks Kenyans to end anti-government protests at 5pm and resume Thursday morning; terms day one a success.
4:08 pm: Mombasa
Police officers remove boulders from a road within the Mombasa CBD after a return to normalcy.
3:46 pm: Kericho
President William Ruto does a tour of Kericho county. Holds roadside engagements with residents where speakers urge him not to have a handshake with Azimio leader Raila Odinga
2:49 pm: Wote, Makueni
One person shot dead after police fire live rounds to protestors in Wote town.
2:47 pm: Nairobi
Catholic bishops ask Ruto to repeal Finance Act
2:02 pm: Nakuru
Youth light up tyres at Shabab area in Nakuru
1:16 pm: Nakuru
Nakuru West MP Samiel Arama brandishes a pistol after being confronted by protestors in the Shabaab area
12: 54 pm: Mathare, Nairobi
Residents allege police used live bullets. One person is feared dead after being shot with live bullets. The residents claim that police were also disguised in plain clothes so as to infiltrate protesting crowds.
“He hunted the young man then executed him and walked away like nothing happened…”
12:23 pm: Highrise, Nairobi
Police patrolling the streets at Highrise estate, Nairobi
12:18 pm: Kibra
Protestors block the roads with old vehicles in order to stop a police water cannon truck
10:46 am: Kisii
Protestors have set ablaze tyres
10:39 am: Bonje, Mombasa
Police officers set up roadblocks at Bonje area along the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway. The officers are searching all vehicles before they are allowed to pass.
10:26 am: Rongai, Kajiado
Public and school transport vehicles parked. The government announced that there will be no schooling today
7:22 am: Gikomba, Nairobi
Tyres lit on Kaiti bridge in Makueni county
7:22 am: Gikomba, Nairobi
Empty stalls at Gikomba market as Nairobians choose to stay at home. Most stalls are yet to be opened yet
7:02 am: Nairobi
Deserted streets of Nairobi
