NAIROBI, Kenya, June 27 – Traders and members of the business community in downtown Nairobi chased away protesters who were attempting to demonstrate in the central business district (CBD).
This comes in the wake of looting following an anti-financial bill protest that was destroyed by gunfire in the CBD on Tuesday.
Looters took advantage of Tuesday's chaos and ransacked cell phone shops, clothing stores and shoe stores over much of the chaotic afternoon.
Several people also broke into supermarkets across the city, including Quikmart on Ronald Ngala Street, Carrefour in Nairobi CBD and Naivas on Moi Street.
Stores in downtown Nairobi bore the heaviest brunt as looters ransacked the premises and seized property whose value was not immediately disclosed.
Alex Muia, one of the traders in Nairobi, said he lost goods worth Sh500,000 when his shop was vandalized during the protests.
“We have a lot to lose and we have to start all over again. We hope the president at least withdrew the finance bill, he doesn't really care about us Kenyans, only himself and his safety. I expected him to say he cared.”
Several people also broke into supermarkets across the city, including Quikmart on Ronald Ngala Street, Carrefour in Nairobi CBD and Naivas on Moi Street.
Looters also ransacked a cell phone shop, a clothing store, and a shoe store over much of the afternoon during the chaos.
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Alex Muia, one of the traders in Nairobi, said he lost goods worth Sh500,000 when his shop was vandalized during the protests.
“We have a lot to lose and we have no choice but to start all over again. We believe that the president has at least withdrew the finance bill, he doesn’t really care about us Kenyans, he cares about himself and his I expected him to say he was only concerned about safety.”
The Sianda Building along Ronald Ngala Road was also vandalized and set on fire on Tuesday night, causing extensive damage to businesses, while RNG Plaza at the end of Ronald Ngala Street was also broken into and electronic equipment stolen. It was stolen.
In the ensuing scuffle, rioters overpowered police, stormed the Capitol, and set a corner of the Senate on fire.
Looters also broke into Uganda House on Kenyatta Street, stealing items of unknown value and setting it on fire.
