Police in Kitengela and Kisii were forced to fire tear gas as thousands of defiant youths stormed the towns' central business districts.
Despite attempts to block major roads leading in and out of the towns, the youths came out in large numbers and overpowered the police manning the roadblocks.
Using stones and bonfires, the youths blocked the roads within Kitengela town, forcing businesses to close out of fear of attack and looting.
However, despite the heavy smoke from the tear gas that filled the air, the youths continued to engage the police in a cat-and-mouse game, remaining unbowed.
