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Protestors during the anti-gove...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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Protestors during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" in Kibera on Mar 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

Police spray a water cannon to ...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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Police spray a water cannon to disperse protestors during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" held in Kibera on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

A protestor during the anti-gov...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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A protestor during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" in Kibera on Mar 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

A protestor during the anti-gov...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

4 of 20 © 2024 Kesh Nthamba

A protestor during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" in Kibera on Mar 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

Protestors carry sacks of stone...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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Protestors carry sacks of stones during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" in Kibera on Mar 20, 2023. Protestors used stones, tiles, glass bottles as well as anything they could throw at the police.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

A protestor during the anti-gov...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

6 of 20 © 2024 Kesh Nthamba

A protestor during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" in Kibera on Mar 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

A protestor drags a burning tyr...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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A protestor drags a burning tyre during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" in Kibera on Mar 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

In protest of the rising cost o...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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In protest of the rising cost of living, a protestor carry's a cup and a plate during the anti-government demonstrations held in Kibera known as "Maandamano" on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

A protestor shows a rubber bull...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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A protestor shows a rubber bullet during the anti-government demonstrations held in Kibera known as "Maandamano" on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

Police interogate suspected pro...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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Police interogate suspected protestors in Kibera during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" on Mar 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

Onlookers in Kibera witness the...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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Onlookers in Kibera witness the clash between protestors and the police during the anti-government demonstrations held in Kibera known as "Maandamano" on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

Anti-government demonstrations ...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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Anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" in Kibera on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

Police spray a water cannon to ...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

13 of 20 © 2024 Kesh Nthamba

Police spray a water cannon to disperse protestors during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" held in Kibera on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

A protestor carrys a sling duri...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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A protestor carrys a sling during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" held in Kibera on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

Protestors flee from teargas du...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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Protestors flee from teargas during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" held in Kibera on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

A protestor during the anti-gov...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

16 of 20 © 2024 Kesh Nthamba

A protestor during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" in Kibera on Mar 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

A protestor during the anti-gov...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

17 of 20 © 2024 Kesh Nthamba

A protestor during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" in Kibera on Mar 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

The trajectory of a teargas can...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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The trajectory of a teargas canister near Kibera during the anti-government demonstrations known as "Maandamano" on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

A motorcycle operator is denied...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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A motorcycle operator is denied exit from Kibera during the anti-government demonstrations, "Maandamano", on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

Journalists take cover from roc...mp;quot;Ruto must go".

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Journalists take cover from rock-throwing protestors during the Maandamano anti-government demonstrations in Kibera on March 20, 2023.
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Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse the angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

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Anti-government Kibera Protests

Copyright Kesh Nthamba 2024

Updated Mar 2023

Location Nairobi, Kenya

Topics Cost of living, Elections, Maandamano, Politics, Protests, Spotlight

Following the declaration of March 20, 2023 as a public holiday for mass action by opposition leader and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, country-wide anti-government riots and demonstrations dubbed as "Maandamano" were held in Kibera protesting the rising cost of living. Kibera is Nairobi's largest informal settlement area, and one of Raila's political strongholds. This also marks the first revolt against Kenya's seven-month old government. GSU officers launched teargas canisters, fired rubber bullets and sprayed water cannons to disperse angry protesters who chanted, "Ruto must go".

À la suite de la déclaration du 20 mars 2023 comme jour férié pour l’action de masse du chef de l’opposition et ancien Premier ministre Raila Odinga, des émeutes et des manifestations antigouvernementales dans tout le pays, surnommées « Maandamano », ont eu lieu à Kibera pour protester contre la hausse du coût de la vie. Kibera est la plus grande zone de peuplement informel de Nairobi et l’un des bastions politiques de Raila. Il s’agit également de la première révolte contre le gouvernement kényan en place depuis sept mois. Les officiers du GSU ont lancé des grenades lacrymogènes, tiré des balles en caoutchouc et pulvérisé des canons à eau pour disperser les manifestants en colère qui scandaient : « Ruto doit partir ».

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