Nairobi, July 8 || As anti-government protests swept Kenya, 11 people lost their lives while 567 were arrested, according to the National Police Service (NPS).
Additionally, dozens, including police officials, were left injured during the demonstrations.
The protests on Monday marked the 35th Saba Saba (seven-seven) anniversary -- July 7, 1990, protests that paved the way for Kenya's transition from a one-party state to a multiparty democracy.
"Regrettably, preliminary reports indicate fatalities, injuries, damage to motor vehicles, and several incidents of looting. Additionally, a number of suspects have been arrested, including Gitonga Mukunji, MP for Manyatta Constituency," said the Kenyan police in a statement
Additionally, the police mentioned that 52 police officers and 11 civilians were injured, and several vehicles were damaged during the violent protest.
The NPS also commended its officers for demonstrating exceptional restraint and professionalism in the face of "sustained violence and provocation by criminals who infiltrated the protests."