Human face of police emerges amid fuel protests in Machakos
Police officers assisting a disabled man to board a boda boda to the hospital in Machakos town. The man had become caught up in the demonstrations protesting against the increase in fuel prices. The officer paid the fare.
Amid the chaos of running battles and clouds of tear gas during protests over rising fuel prices in Machakos town on Monday, police officers came to the aid of a disabled man who had become caught up in the commotion.
Stranded in the central business district as protesters blocked roads and police dispersed crowds, the man was helped by officers who assisted him in boarding a boda boda to the hospital and paid his fare.
