Azimio supporters no show in CBD despite planned protests

Hawkers who are used to selling in the early hours were also back in business.

In Summary
  • Inspector General of police Japhet Koome on Sunday warned against any mass action and assemblies of protests saying they are illegal.
  • Koome said police will treat everyone equally when arresting protesters in the streets.
Business as usual along Gedi street, matatu business operating as usual and shops, ahead of Azimio protests on March 27, 2023.
Business as usual along Gedi street, matatu business operating as usual and shops, ahead of Azimio protests on March 27, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

Business appears to be back to normal in Nairobi's downtown area. 

The ever congestion Tom Mboya Street, Ronald Ngala had shops opened and commuters walking freely with no signs of Azimio protestors.

Along the matatu-designated pick-up and drop-off points, the vehicles were operating as usual.

Hawkers who are used to selling in the early hours were also back in business.

Despite the much-hyped dawn to dusk, there were no signs of Azimio supporters or their leaders within the city centre.

Last week by 8 am, Azimio supporters had stormed CDB, with KICC as their meeting point.

The Raila-led coalition will be holding its dawn-to-dusk protests in Nairobi and other parts of the country on Monday at a time when  President William Ruto will be in Berlin.

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Inspector General of police Japhet Koome on Sunday warned against any mass action and assemblies of protests saying they are illegal.

Koome said police will treat everyone equally when arresting protesters in the streets.

President Ruto has insisted that anyone who will attempt to disrupt business will be dealt with accordingly.

He said that no one was above the law when it comes to the destruction of property.

Business as usual along Tom Mboya street, matatu business operating as usual and shops ahead of Azimio protests on March 27, 2023.
Business as usual along Tom Mboya street, matatu business operating as usual and shops ahead of Azimio protests on March 27, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Business as usual along Tom Mboya street, matatu business operating as usual and shops ahead of Azimio protests on March 27, 2023.
Business as usual along Tom Mboya street, matatu business operating as usual and shops ahead of Azimio protests on March 27, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Business as usual along Tom Mboya street, matatu business operating as usual and shops ahead of Azimio protests on March 27, 2023.
Business as usual along Tom Mboya street, matatu business operating as usual and shops ahead of Azimio protests on March 27, 2023.
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
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