Citizen TV reporter Seth Olale and his colleagues were on Monday, March 27, attacked by a knife-wielding gang in Kibra, Nairobi, as protestors engaged police officers in running battles during the Azimio la Umoja mass demonstrations.
Reports indicated that the journalists were caught in the middle of the clash between the police and the protestors.
The knife-welding gang chased away all the media teams posted in the area to cover the skirmishes.
Damaged windscreen after armed suspects attack Citizen TV journalists in Kibra on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Damaged windscreen after armed suspects attack Citizen TV journalists in Kibra on Monday, March 27, 2023.FILE
The gang reportedly stole wallets, a camera and a phone belonging to one of the international journalists during the mayhem.
A press vehicle belonging to Royal Media Services (RMS) was pelted with stones from protestors who were seeking to march to Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD).
As a result, the fiery exchange led to the shattering of the vehicle's windscreen.
In addition, NTV reporter Brian Obuya was forced to take cover as police engaged a section of Azimio supporters in Mathare, Nairobi.
Obuya, who took cover at makeshift shops, had to report live the proceedings as the protestors pelted police officers with stones.
While trying to evade the chaos, he was able to get behind the contingent of police officers and managed to run to safety- alongside the NTV crew.
The second week of the mass demonstrations kicked off at around 9:00 am after a section of protestors in Mathare, Kibra and Kisumu engaged police officers in running battles.
There were little to no activities within the CBD as business owners closed their shops in fear of the demonstrations.
In addition, roads leading to State House and the CBD were barricaded - forcing motorists plying the road to look for alternative routes.
The news came as Raila affirmed that the planned demonstrations would continue despite the tough warning from Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome who affirmed that the demos were illegal.
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