Arrests and clashes as protesters challenge police in Nairobi

"We informed the police on Saturday, marking multiple locations including Ambassador, National Archives, Nation Centre, Supreme Court, Skate Park, Taifa Road, and Kencom Stage as assembly points," said Mwangi.

"Harambee Avenue was designated as our preferred route."

Anti-riot police transported numerous protestors in their vehicles to various Nairobi police stations.

HAKI Africa Executive Director Hussein Khalid is among those detained at Central Police Station.

Journalists have also been caught in the crossfire, with injuries reported during clashes between police and demonstrators.

Justus Macharia, a videographer from Standard Group, was briefly detained while covering the events, later released from a moving police vehicle.

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino voiced his support for the protests, criticising the police crackdown and demanding the release of those arrested.

"I condemn the mass arrest of peaceful protesters by the police," said Babu.

 "This excessive use of government power belongs to the past and is no longer acceptable. Those arrested must be released immediately," he added.

The situation remains tense as authorities’ attempt to restore order amidst ongoing demonstrations in Nairobi’s CBD.