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Clashes erupt as protest target Jomo Kenyatta Airport (JKIA)

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Protests in Nairobi took a violent turn on Tuesday as demonstrators attempted to reach Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

March Disrupted by Police

A group gathered in the Nairobi Central Business District before setting off on a march. Their intended route, leading through Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway, aimed to culminate at Mombasa Road, a potential access point to JKIA.

Police forces, anticipating the plan, moved quickly to disperse the crowd. Tear gas was deployed to halt the march’s progress.

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Social Media Alarms and Airport Security

Earlier reports circulating on social media suggested a potential occupation of JKIA. Authorities responded by deploying heavy security at the airport. Roads leading to the facility were barricaded, and travelers faced thorough inspections.

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