Mombasa youthful generation famously known as Gen-Z kept off the streets on Thursday during the nationwide ‘nane nane’ protests.
The youth had earlier insisted that they will flood the streets to protest against President William Ruto’s government, agitating for good governance.
Mombasa and the entire Coast region remained calm with businesses going on as usual.
However, Kenya’s Capital Nairobi was in a lock down after police barricaded several entrances to the CBD blocking any attempts by protestors to make their way to the CBD.
Very few protestors participated in the ‘nane nane’ protests with many other major towns in Mombasa remaining relatively calm for the entire Thursday.
Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Kakamega remained calm compared to the past protests where they were no go zones.
The security agencies turned their anger on journalists targeting them with teargas canister, while others kicked and slapped by the anti-riot police.
A video that circulated on social media, Thursday shows a police officer kicking twice a journalist before slapping him as another female journalist kneels down, begging the police not to hurt her.
Various media organisations have condemned the police brutality meted on journalists while on duty covering the protests.
On Wednesday, President William Ruto appealed to Kenyans to boycott the planned ‘nane nane’ protests saying he is ready to further engage the youth, however, they have declined any calls for a meeting.
