Tensions have escalated in Mombasa as vehicles have been torched and the Caffee Point Hotel has been vandalized by Genz's following the shooting of a protester. The incident has occurred today during a demonstration involving young people and it has lead to a significant outburst of anger and violence.
According to eyewitnesses, the protester has been shot by police officers and it has triggered an immediate and furious reaction from the crowd. In response to the shooting, protesters have set several vehicles on fire and they have targeted the Caffee Point Hotel where they have caused substantial damage to the property.
Local authorities are struggling to regain control as the unrest is still spreading .The chaos disrupted daily life across the country and businesses have been closed in many parts of the country.
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Residents have been urged to stay indoors for their safety. The police presence has been heightened to manage the situation and prevent further damage, but the tensions are still high.Community leaders and activists have called for calm and they have urged both the protesters and the police to exercise restraint.