Nairobi CBD businesses book losses on new street protests

Two vehicles torched by protestors amid demonstrations in the Nairobi CBD on June 12, 2025.

Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation Media Group

Businesses in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) remained closed for most of Thursday afternoon as protests rocked the capital in outrage over the death of teacher and online activist Albert Ojwang’ in police custody last weekend.

Multiple establishments, including banks, retail outlets, restaurants and supermarkets, remained closed from around 2 pm as protesters clashed with police until late evening.

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