Schools and businesses closed ahead of Ruto's Eastlands tour

President William Ruto accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki among other leaders from Nairobi county in Mathare constituency during day 2 of his development tour of Nairobi region. [PCS]

Several schools in Nairobi’s Eastlands area disrupted their normal activities, fearing that President William Ruto’s tour of the area could be accompanied by incidents similar to his Tuesday visit to Mathare.

Similarly, some traders opted not to open their businesses in areas including Umoja, Outering Road, and Embakasi.

Some schools alerted parents and guardians to pick up their children as early as 10 am.to avoid “any inconveniences.”