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Police lob teargas as protests over Ojwang’s death gain momentum

Police lob teargas to disperse Kenyans protesting against the death of Albert Ojwang in Nairobi CBD

Police lobbed tear gas canisters at a group of protesters in the city centre.

The group was protesting the killing of Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody on Sunday morning.

The group was dispersed by anti-riot police who were waiting outside the National Police Service headquarters, Jogoo House.

Police said they could not allow them beyond there and to Harambee Avenue, where they planned to camp, as Treasury CS John Mbadi planned to read his budget.

The group dispersed and escaped towards Moi Avenue.