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[PHOTOS] Scenes in Nairobi CBD as Kenyans are denied access over demos

Many streets remain deserted even as police continue to patrol.

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by BRIAN ORUTA

News07 July 2025 - 11:15
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In Summary


  • Several motorists were turned away with many being asked to work from home. 
  • The move is against the directive given by Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku directive all public servants to report to work.

Water canon parked at the City Hall way roundabout/EZEKIEL AMING'A
The streets of Nairobi’s central business district remained largely deserted on Monday morning ahead of planned protests.

This comes as police blocked Kenyans from accessing the CBD at various entry points.

Several motorists were turned away, with many being advised to work from home.

The move goes against a directive issued by Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku, which required all public servants to report to work.

However, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Gilbert Masengeli, movement into the city remains unrestricted.

Speaking on Monday, Masengeli urged citizens to adhere to the rule of law and conduct any demonstrations peacefully.

"Everyone is getting to work without any issues. No one is being turned away," he said.

"We are urging everyone to ensure their protests remain peaceful."

Kenyan youths had mobilised to hold Saba Saba protests.

Anti-Riot police man block entry into CBD at Haile Selassie roundabout/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Motorists turned away from entering the CBD at the Haile Selassie roundabout/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Anti-Riot police with an Armored vehicle at Haile Selassie roundabout/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Anti-Riot police man block entry into CBD at Haile Selassie roundabout/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Anti-Riot police rider who tried to access CBD at Haile Selassie roundabout/EZEKIEL AMING'A
A section of Kenyans forced to walk after being denied access to CBD/EZEKIEL AMING'A
A handful of people at the Kencom bus stage/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Shops closed in CBD/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Deserted City Hall way/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Water canon parked at the City Hall way roundabout/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Razor wire seals off parliament road in the CBD/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Razor wire seals off parliament road in the CBD/EZEKIEL AMING'A

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