[PHOTOS] Shops closed, streets deserted as police take over Nairobi streets

No one, not even journalists was allowed to access Parliament Road.

In Summary
  • No one, not even journalists are allowed to access parliament road.
  • Trucks full of anti riot officers are packed outside parliament buildings
by WILFRIDA AKECH
InPictures
20 June 2024 - 10:56
A contingent of police officers mounting a roadblock on the section of a road in Nairobi June 20, 2024
A contingent of police officers mounting a roadblock on the section of a road in Nairobi June 20, 2024
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

Police on Thursday took over Nairobi streets ahead of the Finance Bill protest.

Many shops were closed and very few people were in town.

Trucks full of anti-riot officers were packed outside parliament buildings.

Parliament Road, and City Hall Way were barricaded while no motorists or pedestrians were allowed to use the routes.

No one, not even journalists was allowed to access Parliament Road.

"There is no road here. If you want to go to parliament, use Uhuru highway " a police officer told journalists at City Hall Way/Parliament Road roundabout

City Hall has been blocked at the Supreme Court roundabout.

Heavy police deployment GUS officers carrying rungus, tear gas canisters, and firearms are seen in the City.

 

Police officers offering tight security in Nairobi ahead of Finance Bill protest on June 20, 2024
Police officers offering tight security in Nairobi ahead of Finance Bill protest on June 20, 2024
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Water cannons on standby ahead of Finance Bill protest in Nairobi on June 20, 2024
Water cannons on standby ahead of Finance Bill protest in Nairobi on June 20, 2024
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Police officers in their vehicles patrolling Nairobi CBD ahead of Finance Bill protest on June 20, 2024
Police officers in their vehicles patrolling Nairobi CBD ahead of Finance Bill protest on June 20, 2024
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
A police officer in Nairobi CBD ahead of Finance Bill protest on June 20, 2024
A police officer in Nairobi CBD ahead of Finance Bill protest on June 20, 2024
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
Road blocked ahead of Finance Bill protest in Nairobi on June 20,2024
Road blocked ahead of Finance Bill protest in Nairobi on June 20,2024
Image: KEITH MUSEKE
People sitting around National Archives ahead of Finance Bill protest on June 20, 2024
People sitting around National Archives ahead of Finance Bill protest on June 20, 2024
Image: KEITH MUSEKE

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