Heightened security in capital Nairobi as police barricade major roads ahead of Azimio protests
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Police barricade major roads ahead of Azimio protests with dozen of lorries and armed personnel deployed in the streets of Nairobi
Police barricade major roads ahead of Azimio protests with dozen of lorries and armed personnel deployed in the streets of Nairobi.
There is heightened security in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) amid anticipated protests from the Azimio la Umoja one Kenya opposition coalition.
Deployments started at midnight on Sunday with police at times mounting roadblocks to inspect approaching vehicles.
Dozens of lorries, armed personnel, and water cannons along city estates and the CBD heading west as the General Service Unit and other contingents of the police service continued being deployed mainly to hotspots across the country.
Security forces have been deployed near government buildings, including State Houses, stadiums, and prominent squares.
In addition, the General Service Unit (GSU) officers barricaded several roads in Nairobi.
GSU trucks were positioned on roads leading to State House including the Processional Way and State House Road to prevent the entry of vehicles.
Roadblocks were also positioned at Mlolongo on Mombasa Road, Waiyaki Way, and the Central Business District (CBD) to monitor and regulate the movement of motorists and pedestrians on the road.
Moreover, roadblocks and water cannon trucks were also positioned along Juja and Syokimau, and Kibera Estate Roads in anticipation of the protests.
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At the same time, there was a heavy presence of armed police officers in several parts of Nairobi including Milimani Road.
The roads include Harambee Avenue, City Hall Way, Wabera Street, and Taifa Road.
Police trucks were also deployed in the Kamukunji area as police officers were stationed at strategic points.
Additionally, there was a heavy police presence outside the National Archives and Kencom in the CBD.
Motorists who normally use the roads in Nairobi were redirected to alternative routes.
Azimio Leader Raila Odinga called for mass demonstrations in response to the government’s failure to address the increase in the cost of living and electoral reforms.
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