Tear Gas, Arrests as Kenya Opposition stages Protests

Kenyan riot police fired tear gas and water cannon against demonstrators and veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga’s convoy , as clashes flared during anti-government protests over the increase in cost of living.

Running battles erupted between stone-throwing protesters and police in parts of the capital Nairobi and at least one other city, while a number of people were arrested including senior opposition figures.

It was the first major unrest since President William Ruto took office six months ago after a narrow election victory over Odinga.

The opposition leader had called for the day of action against Ruto’s government over the economic woes faced by ordinary Kenyans and what he claims was a “stolen” election.