Police Lobby Teargas at Rapper Khaligraph Jones and Arrow Bwoy in CBD

Kenyan Rapper Khaligraph Jones and fellow star Arrow Bwoy were forced to run for their lives after police officers lobbied teargas at them during today’s demos in Nairobi CBD.

In a video seen by this writer, the two celebrities were in the company of their teams and Kenyans when the incident happened.

They had tried to talk to the police officers – telling them that they were peaceful, but the officers could not listen.

The act has been condemned by members of the public who said the actions by the police were uncalled for.

Khaligraph and Arrow were among the celebrities who showed up on the streets in solidarity with the Gen Z protests.

Others were;

MC Gogo

Actress Diana Luvanda

Singer Wahu

Kabi WaJesus

Daddy Owen

Lotan

Milly WaJesus

Auntie Jemimah

Khaligraph Jones,

Jacky Vike,

Mine Kay,

Arrow Bwoy,

Foi Wambui,

Nameless,

Big Pin,

Nasra Yusuff,

Kate Actress,

Shorn Arwa,

Oga Obinna,

Mwende Macharia,

DJ MO

Mammito Eunie

HolyDave Muthengi

King Kaka

State House Road

The demonstrators had initially assembled at Uhuru Park before pushing past security barricades along State House Road in an attempt to advance toward the highly guarded presidential residence.

The protesters, mobilised through online platforms, had vowed to reach the State House as part of the June 25 commemoration of last year’s deadly anti-government demonstrations.

A heavy contingent of anti-riot police has been deployed near the State House, a protected area that is inaccessible without official clearance under the law.

This marks the first time that protesters have successfully marched along State House Road. In 2024, demonstrators breached Parliament grounds in similarly tense scenes.

On Tuesday, police had issued a stern warning against any attempts to access protected zones during the protests.

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja reminded the public that while the Constitution grants the right to protest, such actions must be conducted lawfully and peacefully.

“Kenyans have a right to picket, but this must be done in public areas. Any contrary conduct constitutes an unlawful and riotous assembly,” Kanja said.