Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters

Kenyan police have fired tear gas to break up protests over electoral reforms ahead of general elections next year.

    Hundreds of supporters were blocked from the offices of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), some protesters threw stones at police.

    Police backed by trucks with water cannon flanked the protesters gathered outside the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Paul Wanjama, police chief for Nairobi central police station, said officers detained at least 15 demonstrators who will be charged Tuesday. 

    The protests are led by opposition leader Raila Odinga, who lost the most recent election in 2013 to President Uhuru Kenyatta. 

Source : QNA