At least two vehicles have been set ablaze in Nairobi's Central Business District as protests demanding the resignation of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat turned violent.
Thick smoke and towering flames were seen near the Kenya Cinema building, where the vehicles were parked.
Tensions between police and protesters have been escalating throughout the day, prompting officers to fire teargas to disperse crowds. Ojwang's death: At least two cars set ablaze as tensions between police and protesters escalate in Nairobi CBD; demonstrators demand resignation of DIG Eliud Lagat.
pic.twitter.com/5hEYq6sndD - The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) June 12, 2025 Goons have also vandalised infrastructure across the CBD, including signposts and dustbins.
