
IG Kanja to protesters: Stay off protected areas
IG Kanja said police will at all times prevent any breach of peace
The Supreme Court area has seen a heavy police presence, while City Hall Way is currently blocked to traffic.
In Summary
Heavy police deployment has been reported in key parts of Nairobi’s Central
Business District ahead of planned protests expected later in the day.
Officers in full gear have been stationed along Kenyatta Avenue, Moi Avenue,
and around the National Archives area, although no crowd activity had been
observed as of the time of reporting.
In the wider city area, traffic is flowing
smoothly along Wayaki Way, with officers positioned near the Kangemi footbridge
as of 6:00 AM.
A partial roadblock was mounted along Jogoo Road
near Makongeni by 6:00 AM, restricting movement in the area.
On Valley Road, access has been partially blocked near the Department of
Defence (DOD).
The Supreme Court area has seen a heavy police presence, while City Hall Way is currently blocked to traffic.
Parliament Road also remains closed, with security intensified around the
Parliament buildings since 6:00 AM.
Elsewhere, Thika Road has reported no
disturbances, with traffic moving without interruption.
On the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway near Kimende, a
group of residents lit bonfires and placed stones on the road at around 5:00
AM, temporarily disrupting traffic.
The obstruction was cleared by 5:45 AM, though police continue to monitor
the area.
Authorities remain on high alert and are monitoring the situation across the
city.
Further updates are expected as the
day progresses.
IG Kanja said police will at all times prevent any breach of peace