Kenya's government closed schools in Nairobi and other areas as the capital braces for fresh anti-government protests. Churches and civil rights groups have urged the opposition to call off protests.
Ednews informs via DW that hundreds of protesters hurled rocks at police on Wednesday in Nairobi as the opposition began three days of demonstrations against rising living costs and tax hikes.
Protesters burned tires in the Kibera neighborhood, often a critical location for stand-offs with security forces.
There have been reports of police firing teargas canisters at protesters around Nairobi.
At least four protesters were injured in the Mathare area of the capital in clashes with police.
Demonstrations were reported in several other parts of the country, including the western counties of Kisumu, Migori and Kisii, where the opposition enjoys heavy support.
Police have arrested suspected protesters in Homa Bay in the country's west, the Nation newspaper reported.