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Why authorities changed tune and stopped mobs from accessing Nairobi CBD

According to sources, those fronted as the organisers of the protests were unaware of the underlying plans.

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by CYRUS OMBATI

News27 June 2025 - 07:45
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Protest in Nairobi CBD.

Police planned to allow protesters into Nairobi city but changed tune after it emerged some of them planned to hold a night vigil and make unknown demands.

Intelligence shared showed there was massive mobilisation from various parts of the city and its surrounding, and the plan was to either breach Parliament, City Hall or State House and later hold a sit-in overnight, while making the demands.

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