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Officials Shut Down Kenya’s Capital to Block Protest

Officials Shut Down Kenya’s Capital to Block Protest
NYT World Thursday 25 June 2026, 18:12 UTC By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Brian O. Otieno 1 min read
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Protesters being arrested outside Parliament buildings in Nairobi on Thursday.

Protesters being arrested outside Parliament buildings in Nairobi on Thursday.
Shut Down (PERSON) Kenya (LOCATION) Capital to Block Protest Protesters (ORG) Parliament (ORG) Nairobi (LOCATION)
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