There were significant riots and unrest in Nairobi following the assassination of Tom Mboya on July 5, 1969. Mboya was a highly influential figure in Kenyan politics, and his death shocked the nation, leading to widespread anger and protests.The riots primarily took place in Nairobi, especially in areas like Eastlands, where Mboya had considerable support. The protesters were outraged, believing that his assassination was politically motivated. The situation escalated quickly, with clashes between the police and demonstrators, leading to injuries and arrests. The unrest in Nairobi and other parts of the country reflected the deep political and ethnic divisions in Kenya at the time, and Mboya's assassination had long-lasting effects on the nation's political landscape.
Image Number: APN757302

APN757302

Description: There were significant riots and unrest in Nairobi following the assassination of Tom Mboya on July 5, 1969. Mboya was a highly influential figure in Kenyan politics, and his death shocked the nation, leading to widespread anger and protests.The riots primarily took place in Nairobi, especially in areas like Eastlands, where Mboya had considerable support. The protesters were outraged, believing that his assassination was politically motivated. The situation escalated quickly, with clashes between the police and demonstrators, leading to injuries and arrests. The unrest in Nairobi and other parts of the country reflected the deep political and ethnic divisions in Kenya at the time, and Mboya's assassination had long-lasting effects on the nation's political landscape. City: Nairobi Country: Kenya Date Created: 10-07-1969 Creator: Mohamed Amin Credit Notice: The Mohamed Amin Collection / Camerapix / african.pictures Keywords: