[Kenya] Riots: Violent demonstration

On 1 April 2025, residents, mainly landlords and tenants, disrupted a Ministry of Lands and Housing public meeting, with some torching a building, pelting stones, vandalizing, and looting property at the chief's camp in the Korogocho neighborhood of Nairobi - Ruaraka (Ruaraka, Nairobi) against the government's proposed eviction to pave the way for the construction of affordable houses in the area. Police used live bullets to disperse the group. 1 person sustained gunshot wounds, 2 others sustained stab wounds, and 8 motorcycles were stolen during the incident.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-01

Country

Kenya

Event type

riot

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