Iran Press/ Africa: The protest, which aimed to breach the State House, was thwarted due to tight security measures. The turnout was lower than expected, with the protest being quickly suppressed. Reasons for the low numbers compared to the previous protest on June 26th were not speculated.
The Kenyan parliament authorized the deployment of the military to aid local police in maintaining peace and order during the protests. A platoon from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) was seen patrolling the city in military vehicles, dispersing protesters and ensuring law and order.
Protesters expressed their complacency towards the military, noting their composure in contrast to the police force, which has been accused of using brutality against protesters.
On the ground, the National Police units engaged with protesters, leading to an exchange of offenses. Protesters threw stones at the police, while the police responded with teargas to disperse the crowd. Protesters set tires on fire and placed stones on the roads to block the police.
The police worked to extinguish the fires and clear the passageways of stones and other materials placed by the protesters.
Local media houses accompanied the military procession and documented every step taken for transparency purposes, airing live updates on television to keep citizens informed of the unfolding events.
As of 5 p.m., no casualties were reported in the Central Business District, where the protests typically commence. However, at least one person is alleged to have sustained a bullet wound on the leg as a result of the protest in the CBD area.
Anti-government protests have also erupted in other parts of Kenya.
After ensuring the premises were safe and no violent uprisings were taken, the military took camp at the Nyayo National Stadium Parking lot.
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