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What was planned as a peaceful protest for justice quickly dissolved into chaos on Tuesday, June 17, as violence unfolded in Nairobi’s CBD. The demonstration, sparked by the custodial death of blogger Albert Ojwang, drew scores of Kenyans into the streets — but it wasn’t just ordinary citizens who showed up.
According to multiple accounts, the crowd was infiltrated by unidentified men riding motorcycles, accused of attacking and robbing demonstrators under the passive watch of police.
Among the victims was prominent activist Hanifa Adan, who was assaulted during the mayhem. In a live broadcast from the streets, a visibly shaken Hanifa recounted being attacked, beaten, and having her phone snatched by one of the thugs. “One of the goons beat me up and took my phone,” she said, detailing how she tried to retrieve it by grabbing the man’s jacket. Onlookers intervened, allowing her to recover the device — but not without incident.
Hanifa did not stop at narrating her ordeal. She accused security agencies of allowing criminal elements to terrorize peaceful protesters. “The police are watching as goons terrorise innocent people,” she declared, echoing sentiments now circulating widely online. Protesters claim the violence was not random but orchestrated to sabotage the growing civil movement seeking justice for Ojwang.
Videos and reports from the scene indicate at least two motorcycles, believed to belong to the alleged attackers, were set ablaze by furious protesters. The scene on Moi Avenue grew tense as the first motorcycle went up in flames. The unrest spilled into nearby Koinange Street, where another motorcycle was torched.
By midday, Nairobi’s central business district was effectively shut down. Shops closed, streets were blocked, and police clashed with demonstrators. The initial calls for justice gave way to chants condemning state-sponsored violence, as the line between law enforcement and criminal interference blurred in the public eye.
Hanifa’s assault has only intensified calls for an inquiry, with activists demanding the government explain why police allegedly stood down as thugs attacked peaceful marchers.
Nairobi was not alone in its unrest. In Mombasa County, protests mirrored the capital’s demands. While mostly peaceful, the coast wasn’t spared from confrontation. Police arrested four individuals, including a female protester, and transferred them to the Central Police Station. Though the violence was less severe in Mombasa, the message remained the same: Kenyans are done with silence.
What began as a justice march for a fallen blogger now teeters on the edge of a national rebellion against police impunity and political suppression. The violence against Hanifa Adan has become a rallying point — a symbol of both state failure and citizen resistance. If the intention was to scare the people into retreat, the result seems to have backfired.
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