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Azimio insists the protests will continue untill the govt addresses the issues affecting Kenyans like the soaring cost of living
Azimio insists the protests will continue untill the govt addresses the issues affecting Kenyans like the soaring cost of living
Azimio supporters gather in front of a burning barricade as they chant slogans against the Kenyan government during protests against the high cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya on July 19, 2023. Kenya braced on July 19, 2023 for a new round of protests despite the government warning it would not tolerate further unrest after earlier demonstrations turned violent with more than a dozen people killed. (Photo by Luis Tato / AFP)

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8 protesters plead guilty to unlawful assembly, breach of peace in Embakasi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – Eight protesters have admitted taking part in demonstrations at Embakasi South where properties worth millions of shillings were destroyed.

The suspects were paraded before Nairobi chief magistrate Lucas Onyina where each of them admitted to barricading roads and blocking Kenyans from using public facilities.

The accused are Kennedy Kinua, John Mbithi, Musyoka Solo, Yasin Fadir, Glen Asumba, Justing Mulinge, Denis Mutuku and Joseph Mutia

The second accused person Stephen Baraza however denied the criminal charge and court directed that all the accused persons be produced tomorrow for directions

Further, the trial magistrate directed that the probation report be produced when the directions will be given.

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