Security forces have placed Nairobi under partial lockdown, erecting barricades and deploying anti-riot police officers across key routes and intersections ahead of the anticipated mass protests scheduled for today.
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Barbed Wire Blocks Parliament Road
On Parliament Road, officers have rolled out razor-sharp barbed wire to seal off the route entirely. The measure is aimed at preventing protesters and the general public from accessing critical government institutions.
Jogoo Road and Other Access Points Affected
Jogoo Road has been partially closed near the Makongeni area, significantly restricting traffic flow into the city center. Similar blockades are being reported along State House Road, City Hall Way, and Valley Road near the Department of Defence (DOD).
Uhuru Highway and Haile Selassie Avenue Intersection
Commuters traveling from Uhuru Highway into Haile Selassie Avenue were forced to disembark and walk into the CBD, as police denied public transport vehicles entry into the central business district.
Heavy Police Deployment in CBD
A large number of anti-riot police officers have taken positions throughout the Nairobi CBD. Water cannons and patrol vehicles are stationed on Kenyatta Avenue, Moi Avenue, and near the National Archives building.
Businesses Closed as Tension Mounts
Many shops and offices within the CBD remain closed, with streets unusually empty for a weekday. Fear of unrest has prompted businesses to shut down and workers to stay away from the city center until the situation stabilizes.
As the protest organizers continue to push for action from the government, the full extent of today’s demonstrations remains uncertain. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and avoid high-risk areas within the CBD.
