Nane Nane protests: Roadblocks, heavy police presence in parts of Kenya

Police hurl tear gas to disperse youths who were gathering near Tom Mboya statue along Moi Avenue. [James Wanzala,  Standard

Police officers in Nairobi CBD are instructing business owners to close their establishments. Additionally, drivers are being asked to clear their vehicles from town as the Nane Nane protests escalate.

As of 1:00 p.m., several protesters had been arrested, and others dispersed using tear gas.

Roadblocks have been mounted on major roads leading to the CBD, including Waiyaki Way, Thika Road, Jogoo Road and Uhuru Highway, due to the planned Nane Nane protests by Gen Zs against the government.

Many retail shops, including supermarkets, clothing stores, phone shops, and eateries remained closed.

Police hurl tear gas to disperse youths who were gathering near Tom Mboya statue along Moi Avenue. [James Wanzala,  Standard]

The situation in Nairobi city this morning where many shops are closed and movement of few people in the city. Many parking areas are almost empty.[Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Along Ronald Ngala Street, almost all shops were closed, and security guards with wooden clubs (rungus) were seen in the area.

Public transport was also affected, with few vehicles accessing the city. A spot check at the city's bus stations indicated little activity.

In other counties like Nakuru, the situation remains relatively calm, with most businesses staying open while in Kirinyaga, heavy police presence is notable around the County Assembly Chambers as the members have a special sitting to pass the appropriation bill.

Relative calm in Nakuru city ahead of the anticipated Nane Nane protests. Most businesses remain open. [Hilda Otieno, Standard]

In Migori town, where youths previously gathered around the Migori-Rongo highway during protests, the situation is relatively calm.

A few businesses remain open while police maintain a presence. Earlier in the day, youthful protesters who attempted to block the Migori-Rongo highway were dispersed by boda-boda riders.

 

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