Teargas, running battles as more protests rock parts of Kenya

Police officers have lobbed teargas canisters to disperse protesters gathering at the junction of Kenyatta Avenue and Moi Avenue in Nairobi. 

Other parts of the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) remained calm on Thursday, with military deployed around Parliament and on select roads leading to State House.

Several businesses in Nairobi remained closed as owners feared a repeat of Tuesday's protests, during which items were looted and vandalised.

In Wote Town, Makueni County, police engaged locals in running battles. Despite the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, the protesters expressed dissatisfaction with the presidency and the country's economic situation.

In Migori, police and protesters engaged in running battles. Four protesters sustained gunshot wounds while two police officers were injured. They are receiving treatment at the Migori County Referral Hospital.

Firefighters later helped put out bonfires lit by Migori protestors. They also helped clear the road.

A group of youth from Suna East Sub-County were caught on camera assisting police in confronting alleged protesters from Suna West Sub-County.

The Standard can authoritatively confirm heavy police presence within Nairobi CBD and other parts of the country. 

Major highways into towns have remained empty for the better part of the morning.Mombasa residents who spoke to KTN News said they are calling for constructive dialogue, and police restraint while handling protesters. 

Demonstrations are also ongoing in Homa Bay town.