Kenya: Arrests made in anti-government protests
20 March 2023 |
12:24 pm
Nairobi police sought to disperse demonstators protesting the cost of living crisis as well as accusing President Ruto of stealing last year's election. Authorities arrested several protestors, including two lawmakers.
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