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Purity Murugu counts losses after Hadari Cosmetics shop along Kenyatta Avenue, Nairobi, was looted during demonstrations on June 24, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Apart from the choking teargas that welcomes you to the city centre; the ever lively capital city stands tumbled-down.

From Nairobi's downtown area to uptown; all kinds of wastes, broken glasses and rubble are strewn on the roads and walkways.

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