Roads blocked in Kenya’s capital on anniversary of pro-democracy protests | Protests News

Event comes as young Kenyans, frustrated over economy, corruption and police brutality, are taking to the streets.

Kenya is marking its anniversary of pro-democracy rallies, with police blocking main roads in the capital, Nairobi, anticipating protests, after last month’s demonstrations descended into violent clashes.

People rally each year on July 7 to mark the date in 1990 when Kenyans demanded a return to multiparty democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-President Daniel arap…