At least two cars were burnt and property destroyed as protesters streamed to section of Nairobi streets demanding justice for the murder of teacher Albert Ojwang.
The day coincided with Budget reading.
The protests started with a small group converging at Jevanjee Gardens before marching through various streets headed for the police headquarters. They were however dispersed outside Jogoo House.
The protesters were pushed to Moi Avenue where running battles raged for hours.
By 2.40 pm crowds had formed in different parts of the city.
Police reacted by dispersing them using tear gas canisters.
Police brought in water cannons that they used in dispersing the defiant groups.
It was then that two cars were set on fire near Uchumi House. It is not clear what triggered the move to burn the cars.
They were at the parking lot when the fire broke out burning them down.
A police water canon rushed to the rescue of the two cars but it was too late.
A police chopper flew over the city cente checking on the situation on the ground and reporting in real time. Parliament square was cordoned as more police officers were brought in as treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi read his budget.
The groups chanted “no justice no budget” as they engaged the police in cat and mouse game.
More police officers were brought to restore calm later in the evening on Thursday.
Police Disperse Protesters Demanding Justice For Death Of Albert Ojwang
