Kenyan police on Monday fired teargas and a water cannon at stone-throwing supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga during the second consecutive week of protests against the government and high food prices.
The clashes broke out as Odinga's convoy passed through a neighbourhood in the capital and some supporters threw stones at the police, a Reuters witness said.
In a Twitter post, Odinga, 78, said Monday's protests would proceed despite a police ban and also reiterated his call for rallies on Thursday. A Reuters witness reported little activity in Nairobi's central business district, with many shops remaining closed. The district had a heavy police presence ahead of Monday's planned gatherings.
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