187 protesters arrested on Tuesday to be released on bond -LSK
A protester reacts as a tear gas canister explodes on him during an anti-government demonstration called following nationwide deadly protests over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn tax bill in downtown Nairobi, on July 2, 2024. Kenyan police fired tear gas to scatter small crowds in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, AFP reporters saw, after youth activists called for fresh protests following deadly violence during anti-tax hike demonstrations last month.
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Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo said that the apprehended persons were presented before the Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday where they faced various charges.
The adults were each given a bond of Ksh.50,000 and will be released after providing details of their families and relatives.
"The court has granted each of the children arrested a personal bond of Ksh. 10,000 and has ordered that they be held at Capitol Hill police station separate from the adults as they provide details of their parents in accordance with the bond terms," she wrote X.
The court further gave the police till 10 am to avail details of all arrested persons to deal with the tendency of frustrating release processes even after court orders are issued.
The matter will be mentioned today, Thursday, for further directions on how the children can be given protection as most are orphaned street children.
Tuesday's protests turned violent after suspected goons infiltrated the peaceful march and caused mass destruction of property along Tom Mboya Avenue in the city's capital.
Protesters are set to take the streets today.
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