University of Nairobi students blocked two Nairobi CBD roads after they stormed the streets to protest on Monday afternoon, February 8.
Videos seen by Kenyans.co.ke showed the students block a section of University Way and State House Road during the riot.
The students were reportedly protesting the death of a First Year student who is said to have died at the hostels under mysterious circumstances .
The students allegedly damaged property and vehicles along the highways joining the roundabout just near the university.
"State House road is a no go zone. University of Nairobi students are holding demos over murder of a first year student. They are smashing vehicles and anything on sight, motorists
"Members of the public are advised to use alternative routes," warned a witness.
In one of the clips, the students are seen chasing after a motorcycle that attempted to manouver its way through the University Way.
Police officers, however, interrupted the demonstrations and hurled teargas at the rioting students dispersing them.
According to reports, the First Year student committed suicide by jumping from the top of Hall Seven at the institution's Chiromo Hostel.
The students subsequently took to the streets to express their anger at the manner in which the authorities handled the matter.
It was, however, not clear what pushed the student to jump to his death.
Below is the video:
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