Police fire on protesters in Nairobi

Riot police have reportedly fired live ammunition and tear gas to disperse Kenyan university students protesting over road safety.

The students were forced into the grounds of the university after demonstrating on a main road in front of the campus, blocking rush-hour traffic.

Nairobi police chief Japheth Koome said two students, two police officers and two guards were injured in the disturbance.

Protest after death of student

Members of the Multimedia University were protesting after four students died in when a minibus taxi overturned at the weekend.

The taxis, known as matatus, are Nairobi’s main source of public transport.

Around 100 students accused the matatu drivers of reckless driving which, they allege, is not tackled by police.

SOURCE: euronews