Monday sees the restriction of further opposition demonstrations in Kenya.

Kenya's police chief announced Sunday a ban on fresh opposition demonstrations called for Monday, after protests last week degenerated into riots. Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome said the demonstrations were illegal and will not be allowed. Veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga has urged people to take to the streets on Monday and Thursday for further protests against the surging cost of living in Kenya.Last Monday's demonstrations, which were not authorised by police, descended into violence, with riot police firing tear gas and water cannon at people hurling rocks and setting tyres ablaze. A university student was killed by police fire while 31 officers were injured in running battles in Nairobi and opposition strongholds in western Kenya. More than 200 people were arrested, including several senior opposition politicians, while Odinga's own convoy was hit with tear gas.It was the first major political violence since President William Ruto took office six months ago after beating Odinga in an election his rival claims was "stolen".

Many Kenyans are struggling to put food on the table, battling high prices for basic goods as well as a plunging local currency and a record drought. Ruto has called on Odinga to halt the protest action.