Nairobi’s State House entrance roads are currently heavily guarded by police and have roadblocks in place.
Residents and commuters in Nairobi woke up to the sight of these fortified security arrangements, a stark contrast to the previously open roads that allowed easy access around State House.
The heightened security measures have transformed the area, with GSU officers, police vans, and riot control trucks stationed at key points. State House Road, Dennis Pritt Road, and Processional Way are among the affected roads, according to a State House source who spoke with wamuzinews.co.ke.
The increased security measures have resulted in traffic disruptions and restricted movement throughout Nairobi. The choice to improve security and limit access follows worries over expected dangers and the need to strengthen security at the house on the slope after a part of youth promised to mount ceaseless enemy of government protests.
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Heightened safety efforts are in light of knowledge reports showing conceivable political distress and exhibits. Authorities have taken stringent security, patrol, and surveillance measures as a result of recent threats from protest groups, particularly those opposed to President William Ruto’s government’s systems and the finance bill.
In the past, young people in Kenya had threatened to march to the State House to voice their dissatisfaction with the policies implemented by the government.
Disgruntled Kenyans have run a week-long campaign on social media pledging to protest at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Tuesday, July 23, to amplify their voice against corruption, inefficiency, and alleged privatization of the government facility.
These threats have necessitated a robust security response to prevent any breach of peace or threat to the presidential residence. However, the government has advised Kenyans to maintain their composure and wait for the implementation of procedural measures.
