Passengers were compelled to evacuate when police deployed a teargas canister inside a Super Metro bus during the Thursday, June 20, anti-Finance Bill protests in the Central Business District (CBD).
In the incident that occurred around midday near Imenti House, bystanders captured footage of passengers scrambling to safety as teargas was discharged inside the bus.
Some of the passengers were also captured fleeing the chocking bus by jumping out of the windows.
The vehicle's driver was also forced to leave the bus owing to the incident.
Reports indicate that the bus had just left the stage near Archives in the Central Business District and was bound for the Westlands route.
Following the incident, Kenyans condemned the police noting that teargassing the bus was unnecessary as they were not part of the protest.
On the other hand, the management of the Super Metro also condemned the action of the police stating that a comprehensive statement would be issued in due course.
"We condemn this act we will issue a statement in the course of the day," read the statement in part.
During the protest that started on Tuesday, June 18, police have been accused of using excessive force during the protests.
Notably, the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) also cautioned the police against the use of excessive force adding that it will was investigating various complaints from Kenyans.
"Following its monitoring operation, the authority recommends that the Inspector General of Police ensures police officers in operations are properly and adequately kitted for their safety.
"The authority also recommends that NPS upscales its capacity towards technology-driven surveillance including employment of drone technology and body cameras for enhanced accountability during public order management," IPOA stated.
