African Union appeals for calm after violent Kenya protests

Demonstrators engage police in running battles at Mathare 10 on March 27, 2023 during Azimio anti-government demonstrations. PHOTO | NMG

What you need to know:

  • On Monday, police fired tear gas in Nairobi and the western city of Kisumu -- an Odinga stronghold -- to disperse crowds, aiming canisters at cars carrying journalists in the capital.
  • Officers also used tear gas and water cannon as Odinga's convoy moved through a congested neighbourhood in Nairobi, sending people running for cover.