Hundreds of protestors in Eastleigh section three engaged police in running battles after they were barred from accessing sections two and three of the larger eastleigh area.
The protesters say stringent measures restricting movement and businesses damage local economy and hurt citizens.
Protestors are opposing movement restrictions imposed by the government.
Security agencies Monday did not allow movement of people from Eastleigh section three to Eastleigh sections two and one.
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Protestors claim measures imposed by the government to control the spread of Covid-19 are over reactions.
Area residents in Eastleigh section three say keeping restrictions in place for too long will stretch damage to local economies.
Those interviewed in Eastleigh sections two and one raised mixed reactions with a number want anyone interested in accessing the restricted area to prior undergo Covid-19 tests.
Eastleigh is one of the county’s largest business hubs with millions of families relying on trade for livelihoods.
On a normal day Eastleigh is reported to generate up to 2 billion shillings daily in revenue.
The government declared the cessation of movement in and out of Eastleigh and Old Town area in Mombasa, for 15 days following increased cases of Covid-19 infections.
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, also announced the closure of markets and eateries within those two areas.
This decision was met after government agencies agreed that the two areas are fast becoming Covid-19 epicenters in the country, and therefore the need to act swiftly.
“Public transportation is not allowed to go into the two areas given. Cessation of movement is to protect people within those areas,” said Kagwe.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Interior, roadblocks were mounted to seal off the following three administrative locations in Eastleigh, Eastleigh North, Eastleigh South and Eastleigh Airbase.
