UK issues security alert to it citizens in Kenya over Finance bill protests
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The United Kingdom (UK) government has cautioned its Citizens in Kenya over the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests
The United Kingdom (UK) government has cautioned its Citizens in Kenya over the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.
In a safety advisory on Friday, June 21, the UK government said injuries were reported from the protests across the country.
The UK government noted that the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests are expected to continue across parts of the country and urged its citizens to avoid large crowds and monitor local media for updates.
“There have been injuries at anti-government political demonstrations in recent months. Planned protests about the proposed Finance Bill 2024 are expected to continue across multiple cities in Kenya, including Nairobi.
“Avoid political gatherings and large crowds and monitor local media to see when and where major protests are likely,” the advisory stated.
This comes days after the US Embassy in Nairobi cautioned American citizens over the anti-finance bill demonstrations in Nairobi.
In an advisory on Tuesday, June 18, the US Embassy urged US citizens to be vigilant and avoid large gatherings around the Nairobi CBD.
The US Embassy advised American citizens to avoid protest areas and demonstrations, monitor local media for updates, keep a low profile, and notify friends and family of their safety.
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The embassy also urges US citizens to be aware of their surroundings, review personal security plans, stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/foreigners, and have travel documents that are up to date and easily accessible.
On Thursday Kenyans took to the streets to express their displeasure of the Finance Bill 2024.
In Nairobi, hundreds of youths turned up to demand the Finance Bill 2024 be dropped.
The protestors however met the heavily deployed anti-riot and GSU officers who blocked them from marching to Parliament.
The officers were forced to lob several tear gas canisters and use water canons to stop the irate Kenyans.
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