IN PICTURES: Matatu operators in Meru stage protest
A man lights a tyre in Meru Town on June 30, 2016 during demonstrations by matatu operators who were demanding that Meru Police Station OCS Joseph Kyoyo leaves office accusing him of harassment and corruption. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Meru Police Station OCS Joseph Kyoyo walks along the Meru-Embu road in Meru Town during demonstrations by matatu operators on June 30, 2016 who wanted him to leave office due to what they termed as harassment and corruption. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Police officers clear stones used by protesting matatu operators to block the Meru-Embu road in Meru Town during demonstrations against Imenti North OCS Joseph on June 30, 2016. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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A matatu driver confronts Imenti North OCPD Sammy Kosgey during a protest along the Meru-Embu road in Meru Town against Meru Police Station OCS Joseph Kyoyo whom they accused of harassment and corruption. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Police officers remove stones that protesting matatu operators used to block the Meru-Embu road in Meru Town on June 30, 2016. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Meru Police Station OCS Joseph Kyoyo (right) and other police officers talk with a woman along the Meru-Embu road in Meru Town on June 30, 2016 during demonstrations by matatu operators who wanted Mr Kyoyo to leave office over harassment and corruption claims. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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The main bus stage in Meru Town was a no-go zone for matatus as operators protested on June 30, 2016 demanding the removal of Meru Police Station OCS Joseph Kyoyo accusing him of harassment and corruption. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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A boda boda rider manoeuvres through rocks used to block the the Meru-Embu road in Meru Town on June 30, 2016 during demonstrations by matatu operators. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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A woman walks through the empty main bus terminus in Meru Town which was deserted following a protest by matatu operators on June 30, 2016, which paralysed operations. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Residents of Meru walk at Makutano along the Meru-Nanyuki after matatu operators boycotted work as they protested against what they said was harassment by Meru Police Station OCS Joseph Kyoyo. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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An ambulance drives past smouldering tyres that were lit by protesting matatu operators along the Embu-Meru road on June 30, 2016. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP