Kenya
Business owners defy police ban to hire armed protection squads

Store destroyed along 7-July protest route, in Nakuru, Kenya.
Store destroyed along 7-July protest route, in Nakuru, Kenya. © James Wakibia / Sopa Images via Reuters Connect
In response to the numerous attacks on their businesses by armed gangs, shop owners are coordinating their efforts to ensure their safety. Particularly affected by the looting, Kikuyu managers want to make their voice heard by the government. [...]
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