- Gen Z organized protests to commemorate protesters killed in protests against the Finance Bill 2024
- However, armed police officers have been sent to Nairobi’s central trading district before the protests
- Police officers have surrounded Parliament with wireless barriers to prevent any attempt by protesters to invade the protected area
Nairobi – National Police Service has taken additional steps to handle The procession Planned of Gen Z.
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On Wednesday, June 25, Gen Z have organized a commemoration in honor of protesters killed in a June 25, 2024 protest, protesting the bill.
Have the police closed all the roads to CBD?
Prior to the protest, anti -violence police officers have been sent to the Central Trade District in Nairobi.
Police officers have surrounded Parliament with wireless barriers to prevent any attempt to invade the National Assembly and the protesters.
Security has been tightened in the center (CBD) of the city with police being sent at every intersection, for example, roads heading to CBD from Yaya station were closed to DOD circuit.
Public transport vehicles (PSVS) and motorists have been barred from entering the city center with authorities heading to close the road before protests.
TUKO.co.ke’s intense eye shows many streets of the road without people, with many shops in the center of the city remain closed, with many policemen.
Early in the morning, the Minister of the Interior Kipchumba Murkomen He held a meeting with senior police officers before the protest.
Murkomen said the government would do everything to protect everyone and their livelihoods.
“On my way to work this morning, I met many Kenyans who had woke up early and headed for their daily activities. We will do everything to protect everyone and their livelihoods. Murkomen said.
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What you need to know about the Gen Z demonstrations
- Reports emerged claiming that senior officials of the first Kenyan government had a conspiracy to halt the planned protests.
- Foreign missions, including the UK, warned against any plans for political leaders to hire hooligans to disrupt peaceful protests.
- Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga expressed support for protests organized across the country by Gen Zs
Will the police allow chaos in Nairobi?
Previously, the interior minister sent a stern warning against the planned protests.
Speaking at the Nairobi White House, on Tuesday, June 24, Murkomen said there were no reasons for Kenyans to protest against the President’s government William Ruto.
The interior minister said that he received notice of the protest from some political parties in connection with the protest, but the Ruto administration would not provide an opportunity for armed protesters to cause violence in the central Nairobi trade region (CBD).
According to Murkomen, some political parties are planning to buy swords and swords, trying to distribute it to young people to cause violence in the city.
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