riots have broken out in Nairobi following attempts by the police to break a Muslim protest march over government's effort to deport a controversial Muslim cleric.
riot police engaged Muslim youths who had just completed Friday prayers in Jamia mosque in town. they had attempted to match to the Ministry of immigration offices and the PM's office to present a petition over the arrest of Al-Faisal; a Jamaican muslim cleric who is suspected of having links to terrorists.
tear gas pillowed over a large section of Nairobi City center for hours till nightfall. Members of the public came to police aid by hurling stones at the Muslim youth who were conspicuous from their attire. this is one of the rare occasions that Muslims have engaged with Christians in a skirmish.
non-Muslims are increasingly becoming intolerant to Muslims due to their connection to Somali pirates who launder money in the country. they blame the Muslims for taking over Nairobi town with pirate money. property prices have shot up!
Somalia nationals are identical with Kenyan Somalis
Kenyan border with Somalia is porous and poorly policed hence Somalia nationals have over the years found refuge in Kenya. their population is increasing by the day due to corrupt immigration officials who sell identity to non-Kenyan Muslims.
Possiblelinks to Al-Shabaab is causing jitters in security circles in the country. Just the other day, a bomb was found in a small town that was believed to have either originated from Somalia or was destined there. the town lies in a route that connects with somalia.
nairobi residents have left the city center early over the skirmishes. police helicopters are patrolling the city skies.
the intolerance may rise a notch higher when the constitution debate begin over the entrenchment of Kadhis courts in the new constitution that is due before the end of the year. Muslims are supporting the entrenchment of Khadis courts in the new constitution while Christians are opposed to it.
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