Written By Lisa Murimi
Several individuals were arrested in Mombasa on Monday morning, December 30, as anti-abduction protests intensified across Kenya.
The demonstrations, sparked by an online campaign criticizing the government, saw anti-riot police on high alert.
In Mombasa, authorities acted swiftly to disperse protesters gathering in the city center, displaying zero tolerance for mass action.
Footage shared online captured anti-riot officers clashing briefly with demonstrators chanting anti-government slogans.
The situation escalated when two vocal protestors were forcibly apprehended and bundled into police vehicles.
The arrests were reportedly made for alleged “obstruction,” although no official statement has been issued.
In a separate video, a police officer was seen warning protestors to relocate their demonstrations to Nairobi if they wished to continue picketing.
Meanwhile, in Nairobi, demonstrators gathered in the Central Business District (CBD), carrying placards denouncing the Kenya Kwanza government.
Anti-riot officers maintained a strong presence, deploying water cannons and blocking major roads leading into the CBD.
Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) were barred from entering the city center, with Kenyatta Avenue closed to traffic by midday.
Among the demonstrators in Nairobi was Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, a vocal government critic, lending his support to the protests.
Authorities remain on high alert as tensions persist nationwide.
