Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has released special emergency phone numbers for people taking part in the ongoing protests.
The demonstrations began on Thursday, June 12, with a section of youths taking to the streets.
In response to the growing tension and demonstrations, KHRC urged protestors to keep emergency numbers close in case they are arrested or find themselves in danger.
“During today's protest and many more to come, please call these numbers if security officers arrest you or in case of an emergency,” KHRC said in a public statement.
Protestors are demanding justice following the death of blogger Albert Ojwang and are calling for the resignation of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat.
Police were forced to lob tear gas canisters at youths protesting in Nairobi’s Central Business District to disperse the crowds.
The protestors marched through key locations, including City Hall, Moi Avenue, Harambee Avenue, Jeevanjee Gardens, and the Parliament buildings.
Many carried placards and waved flags while singing the national anthem and calling for Lagat to step down.
Despite tear gas being fired at them, protestors continued chanting. One placard read, “You cannot kill us and lead us.”
Videos and images obtained by Kenyans.co.ke showed some cars set on fire, although the fires were later extinguished.
Burning tyres were also seen on the roads. Business owners in the area were forced to close their shops for safety.
The phone numbers provided are from several organisations, including the Law Society of Kenya, Amnesty International, Defenders Coalition, KHRC, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), Civics Freedom Forum, and the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU).
These organisations are offering legal support, medical help, and rapid response services during the demonstrations.
