Busia senator Okiya Omtatah with other protesters in Nairobi on Monday, December 30, 2024. CYRUS OMBATI


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Anti-abduction protests in Nairobi on Monday turned dramatic after Busia senator Okiya Omtatah and a group of protesters used a heavy-duty metal chain link to block an arrest by police officers deployed to control the crowd.

Busia senator Okiya Omtatah with other protesters cling to a metal chain link in Nairobi on Monday, December 30, 2024. CYRUS OMBATI

The senator had joined tens of Kenyans who took to the streets of Nairobi's central business district to demand the release of abducted Kenyan youths.

Busia senator Okiya Omtatah with other protesters in Nairobi on Monday, December 30, 2024. CYRUS OMBATI

While chanting anti-abduction slogans, the group called for the unconditional release of the abducted youth.

Busia senator Okiya Omtatah with other protesters clung to a metal chain link in Nairobi on Monday, December 30, 2024. CYRUS OMBATI

Omtatah was seen carrying the Constitution of Kenya booklet which he displayed as he chanted alongside other protesters.