Kenyans celebrating Raila birthday teargassed (VIDEO)
Anti-Riot police teargas Kenyans celebrating Raila's birthday in Nairobi CBD (Central Business District)
Anti-Riot police teargas Kenyans celebrating Raila’s birthday in Nairobi CBD (Central Business District).
Officers drawn from the National Police Anti-Riot Unit fired live bullets in the air to disperse a crowd that had gathered in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD).
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Communications Director Peter Etale confirmed the incident adding that the crowd had gathered at the National Archives to celebrate former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s 79th birthday.
“Police in anti-riot gear has attacked peaceful Kenyans outside the National Archives as they were celebrating Raila Odinga’s birthday,” read the statement in part.
“They lobbed tear-gas canisters and shot live bullets in the air. They were led by OCPD for Central.”
Etale further indicated that police, who claimed they were acting under instructions from above, were shooting at anyone on site.
“We can’t tell (whether anyone is injured) because they were just shooting at anyone and everyone on site. The intention was just to scuttle the whole thing.
Journalist dies just a day after sending Ksh2 million plea
Raila birthday to be celebrated nationwide, with cake-cutting to signify demand for tax cuts
Pastor Kanyari breaks silence over the murder of his sister Starlet Wahu
IG Koome takes action on police bosses after Raila statement
Ruto introduces new tax on all Kenyan farmers
“You know people were just peaceful. The citizens were waiting to cut the cake, celebrate, and eat then they go. But the police officers just came and said they got orders from above.”
The opposition leader hosted a lavish cake-cutting event in Malindi, Kilifi County, on the same day as the celebrations in Nairobi’s CBD.
Raila first visited the Malindi Orphanage where he was joined by children to mark his 79th birthday after which he proceeded to cut the cake.
The overriding message at his ceremony was a push at President William Ruto to lower his appetite for taxing Kenyans.
Also read,
Security scare as DP Gachagua falls during 100 metre race (VIDEO)
Kenya Power announces blackout after disruption to three major supply lines
Why vocal Kenya Kwanza supporters have gone quiet on President Ruto; KEMSA Chair
DCI boss breaks silence after detectives cordon off Gov Kawira Mwangaza home
ODM MP pokes hole into Raila call for anti-government protests
Follow us
