Introduction
On Sunday, March 9, hundreds of youths threatened to occupy Jesus Winner Ministry Church to protest President William Ruto’s KSh 20 million donation. Anti-riot police officers have been forced to teargas the protests around the Roysambu roundabout. The police have been captured on camera beating up protesters, with reports indicating 38 people have been arrested. (Tuko)
What Happened
On Sunday, March 9, hundreds of youths converged near TRM Mall, threatening to storm Jesus Winner Winner Ministry over President William Ruto’s KSh 20 million. (Tuko)
Anti-riot police repelled protesters on Thika Road in Nairobi’s Roysambu area on Sunday afternoon after they attempted to block the superhighway near the Jesus Winner Ministry church.
The demonstrators initially planned to protest at the church premises over President William Ruto’s March 2 Ksh.20 million donation pledge and a further Ksh.100 million for an upcoming construction fundraiser at the church.
However, come Sunday, there was a heavy police deployment at the entrance and compound, making the youth resort to blocking the nearby. highway. Citizen Digital,
The convergence of these religious observances and political activities on March 9, 2025, highlighted Roysambu’s role as a microcosm of Kenya’s broader societal dynamics, where faith and politics often intersect to influence community life.
