[PHOTOS] Anti-riot police deployed in CBD ahead of Azimio protests

Security officers were seen patrolling the streets

In Summary

•As early as 5:30 am, Security within Nairobi had beefed up ahead of Azimio la Umoja Coalition's anticipated march

•Along Jogoo Road, security officers including policemen and anti-riot police were seen patrolling along the road

Anti riot police arrive at KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Anti riot police arrive at KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A

As early as 5:30 am, Security within Nairobi had been beefed up ahead of Azimio la Umoja Coalition's anticipated march on Monday.

Along Jogoo Road, security officers were seen patrolling the streets as residents started their day as usual.

In the Central Business District (CBD), commuters engaged in their normal activities as restaurants, supermarkets and businesses opened for the day as police also patrolled the streets.

Some school children were also spotted boarding matatus as they reported back to school from their midterm.

Heavy security was also deployed along City Hall way outside KICC buildings.

Anti riot police at KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Anti riot police at KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Security officers at the entrance of KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Security officers at the entrance of KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Kenyans go about their businesses in CBD ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Kenyans go about their businesses in CBD ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Anti riot police at KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Anti riot police at KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Kenyans go about their businesses in CBD ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Kenyans go about their businesses in CBD ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Security officers at the entrance of KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Security officers at the entrance of KICC ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Security officers around archives ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Security officers around archives ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Anti riot poilce outside supreme court ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Anti riot poilce outside supreme court ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
Anti riot poilce outside supreme court ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Anti riot poilce outside supreme court ahead of Azimio demonstrations on March 20, 2023
Image: EZEKIEL AMING'A
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