Kenya: 46 Arrested in Nairobi, Kisumu Over Violence During Opposition Azimio Protests

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Kenya: 46 Arrested in Nairobi, Kisumu Over Violence During Opposition Azimio Protests
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46 Arrested in Nairobi, Kisumu Over Violence During Opposition Azimio Protests CapitalFMKenya: Kenya

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said 14 of the suspects were apprehended within Nairobi, while 32 were arrested in different parts of the Nyanza region many of them in Kisumu.The Interior CS warned that no more violent protests shall be allowed anywhere in Kenya noting that chaos witnessed during the protests is a threat to national security.

"What kind of protests are these now, why are they stoning people? My car has been damaged and I am just doing my own business," said taxi driver Duncan Mukuche, whose vehicle had come under attack. Violence erupted during the March demonstrations as police fired tear gas on demonstrators, including Odinga's own motorcade, and gangs went on the rampage, attacking people and property.

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