Arrests as Kenya opposition leads anti-government protests

At least three Kenyan legislators and several protesters have been arrested and then released for participating in protests in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in which opposition supporters demanded the resignation of President William Ruto.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga joined thousands of demonstrators and announced weekly demonstrations until the president resigns or the cost of living goes down.

Odinga’s convoy of dozens of cars drove around the city after being blocked from accessing the central business district.

He made public addresses on several stops and his motorcade was teargassed several times by police. In response his supporters pelted stones at the police.

Odinga asserted that his car was shot at by the police and his party spokesperson shared a photo of a shattered windscreen online.

Police did not respond to a request from The Associated Press to comment on the shooting claims.

The legislators arrested have been released and are to appear