Authorities have refuted circulating social media reports indicating a fatality from gunfire during the ‘Reject fuel prices’ demonstrations in Mlolongo.
In an exclusive statement, police labeled the reports as false and called for public calm.
The officer stated that Mlolongo experienced complete tranquility throughout Tuesday, with no protests occurring and no confrontations with law enforcement.
As a local resident, the officer affirmed, ‘The situation in Mlolongo is peaceful, with no protests and nothing to cause concern.’
During mid-morning on Tuesday, social media disseminated reports of a fatal shooting during the scheduled protests, triggering public anxiety about potential police brutality and excessive force.
Simultaneously, regions historically prone to protests, including Ngong Road in Nairobi, Kitengela, and Eldoret in the Rift Valley, also remained calm on Tuesday.
Ngong Road authorities reported typical business operations as merchants proceeded with their regular daily activities.
Law enforcement in the Rift Valley region provided comprehensive updates regarding the prevailing conditions.
The report indicated that all counties in the region remained orderly, except in Molo and Naivasha, where small groups attempted to obstruct roads but were promptly dispersed.
Authorities confirmed, ‘The region continues to be peaceful. No demonstrations have been documented across nearly all counties, with only isolated incidents in Molo and Naivasha, where youth groups attempted to block roads but were quickly dispersed.’
Kitengela witnessed small-scale demonstrations that were similarly dispersed by police, allowing businesses to continue normally and maintaining regular traffic flow on major roadways throughout the nation.
Nevertheless, police emphasized their continued vigilance and active monitoring of the situation.
While the majority of the country operated normally, the Nairobi Central Business District experienced different circumstances.
Early Tuesday morning, individuals staged protests against fuel price increases in the capital. Police swiftly intervened, arresting the demonstrators, with Nairobi police commander Issa Mahmud confirming the detention of 11 people.
Mahmud announced, ‘Thus far, we have apprehended 11 individuals who will be presented in court tomorrow to face charges.’
Although several businesses temporarily closed, a substantial number maintained operations, with authorities affirming the restoration of normalcy in the capital city.