Anger erupted in Nairobi’s CBD on June 12, 2025, as protestors demonstrating under the #JusticeForAlbertOjwang banner set two vehicles ablaze. The scene near Kenya Cinema was tense, with anti-riot police using tear gas to disperse the crowds as chants for justice filled the air.
Highlights:
- Protesters torched two cars in the Nairobi CBD amid calls for justice for Albert Ojwang.
- The incident unfolded close to Kenya Cinema, drawing a swift teargas response from anti-riot police.
- No reports yet of serious injuries, but commercial activity in the area took a hit.
- Demonstrations are part of a wider youth-led movement demanding accountability and reform.
Main Story:
On the afternoon of June 12, two vehicles were set ablaze near Kenya Cinema in Nairobi’s central business district during escalating demonstrations demanding justice for blogger Albert Ojwang. Flames and black smoke darkened the skyline, capturing attention across the city.
Responding quickly, anti-riot police deployed tear gas canisters to push back the protestors. Although there are no confirmed major injuries, the unrest disrupted local traffic and impacted nearby businesses .
The protests, largely driven by youth, were sparked by demands for justice over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang. Demonstrators are calling for an impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death .
This incident is the latest in a series of nationwide protests in Kenya. Police have used tear gas recently to break up crowds, including those nationally rallying over Ojwang’s death
As Nairobi grapples with this blaze of dissent, the question lingers: can the movement sparked by Albert Ojwang’s death reshape Kenya’s justice system—and the nation’s soul?
