Angry Protesters Block Roads After Police Shooting in Kiamaiko
Image: A Kenyan police security officer runs for cover as heavy smoke rises from the Westgate Mall in Nairobi Kenya Monday Sept. 23 2013. Multiple large blasts have rocked the mall where a hostage siege is in its third day. Associated Press reporters on the scene heard multiple blasts and a barrage of gunfire. Security forces have been attempting to rescue an unknown number of hostages inside the mall held by al-Qaida-linked terrorists. (AP Photo/ Jerome Delay)Parts of Outering Road in Nairobi were rendered impassable for hours on Tuesday after angry protesters blocked the roads to protest the killing of a man by police.
The protest was sparked by a police operation to recover a stolen motorcycle in the Kiamaiko area. The operation turned deadly when police allegedly shot and killed a young boy.
The protesters blocked the roads with burning tires and other debris, and they also engaged police in running battles.
Police said they were investigating the incident, and they urged the protesters to remain calm.
The protest highlights the growing tensions between police and residents in Nairobi. In recent months, there have been a number of cases of police brutality, and residents have become increasingly frustrated with the authorities.
The protest also comes at a time when the country is facing a number of challenges, including rising crime and economic hardship. These challenges are likely to contribute to further unrest in the coming months.
