Kenyan protesters detained in march to honour fallen comrades

Police detains Caroline Nduku Mutisya, whose son Erickson Mutisya was shot and killed in a previous protest, during an anti-government demonstration following nationwide deadly riots over tax hikes and a controversial now-withdrawn finance bill, in Nairobi, Kenya, July 25, 2024. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

NAIROBI (Reuters) -Kenyan police detained several people on Thursday who attempted to present a petition to the president's office and lay flowers to honour those killed a month ago on the most violent day of anti-government protests, protesters said.

Among those detained were Boniface Mwangi, a prominent activist involved in the protests, they said.