logo
ADVERTISEMENT

[PHOTOS] Heavy police presence seen in Nairobi CBD

The streets were deserted amid fears protests could be held.

image
by SHARON MWENDE

Big-read09 July 2024 - 12:15
ADVERTISEMENT

In Summary


  • A spot-check by the Star showed police patrol both on foot and by vehicles in various streets in the CBD.
  • The way to the City Hall was also blocked by a police truck.
Police vehicle on standby at Kimathi Street on July 9, 2024

The Nairobi Central Business District was on Tuesday characterised by heavy police presence.

The streets were deserted amid fears protests could be held.

A spot-check by the Star showed police patrol both on foot and by vehicles in various streets in the CBD.

The way to the City Hall was also blocked by a police truck.

Reports on social media indicated that there were plans to hold 'occupy CBD' demos.

Police barricade City hall way on July 9, 2024/
Police vehicle on standby at Harambee Avenue on July 9, 2024/
Police vehicle on standby at Archivesn on July 9, 2024
Police on standby at Archives most shops are opened on July 9, 2024
Deserted Moi Avenue on July 9, 2024
Police on standby at Wabera street on July 9, 2024
Police vehicle on standby on July 9, 2024.
ADVERTISEMENT