Residents of Kasarani Estate in Nairobi on Friday, June 20, staged demonstrations to protest the killing of a young girl who was found murdered by unknown assailants.
During the demonstrations, the angry locals lit a bonfire along the Sunton-Kasarani road, disrupting businesses for the better part of Friday morning and afternoon.
Videos and images shared widely on the internet showed a group of youths marching along the road, hoisting twigs and placards to demand justice for the deceased.
According to witnesses, the 19-year-old was found dead inside her mother's house, with residents claiming that she was reportedly assaulted by the perpetrators before her tragic murder.
Reports further indicated that the deceased's body was found lying on a sofa set, with blood oozing from the neck and mouth, depicting the extent of the murder.
Other witnesses claimed that the teenage girl had just completed her high school studies and was awaiting enrolment in a tertiary institution for further studies.
Footage of the protests showed thick black smoke emanating from the scene, with some locals recorded watching the events unfold from the comfort of their apartment balconies.
The protests paralysed transport along the Kasarani-Roysambu stretch. Motorists using the road were forced to divert and seek alternative routes even as the demonstrations escalated.
Moments later, a contingent of armed police officers was seen arriving at the scene. The area OCS was spotted holding a brief conversation with some of the residents before leaving the scene.
Despite police intervention, the locals have since pledged to continue demonstrating until justice is served for the teenage girl. However, police have since launched investigations into the matter.
The protests in Kasarani came a day after residents of Thome Estate in Nairobi also staged demonstrations to demand justice for a young man who was allegedly murdered on Wednesday night under unclear circumstances.
Angry residents barricaded roads within the area, accusing law enforcement officers of allegedly attempting to cover up the murder of the young man, whose body was found on Thursday morning.
