One person has just been shot at a market near Kibera slum in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, as protests are underway in the city.

According to reports, traders are screaming that he is a mechanic and not a protester. They say it’s a police officer who fired at him.

The wounded person has been taken to the hospital on a motorcycle.

Opposition leader Raila Odinga drew fanatical support in the area and called for nationwide protests against President William Ruto and his government over what he called a stolen election and the high cost of living.

It comes amid the heavy presence of security officers across the city.

Access to some roads in the city has been restricted to prevent people from gathering.

The opposition has called for planned mass protests against the high cost of living and what they term an illegitimate presidency.

Similarly,

South African police say 87 people have been arrested nationwide in connection with opposition protests.

Police Minister, Bheki Cele said on Monday that most arrests were made in Gauteng province.

“Most were found making fires, blocking roads and trying to prevent people from going to work. They were not peaceful,” he said.

Mr Cele said over 24,000 tyres have been confiscated by police in different towns.

He said police are working with the military to maintain calm.

The opposition minority party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is leading the so-called national shutdown. It kicked off protests well before Sunday midnight, local media report.

EFF is calling for the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa and an end to the energy crisis in the country.

BBC/Adebukola Aluko

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