Protests demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody, have erupted in parts of the country, including in Nairobi and Mombasa.
In Nairobi, police have fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators as tensions escalated in the Central Business District. The protests turned chaotic when a group of suspected goons arrived on motorcycles, torched one of them, and attacked peaceful protesters and journalists. "The police are watching the goons terrorise innocent people.
One of them has been caught," activist Hanifa Adan said. Helpless protesters and pedestrians became victims of brazen daylight mugging as the goons snatched their phones, handbags and other valuables.
Meanwhile, several businesses remained closed as shop owners guarded their premises out of fear of potential looting that accompany protest chaos.