[PHOTOS] Scenes in Nairobi as protesters keep off CBD

Some protesters had planned to converge at Jevanjee Gardens

In Summary
  • Security officers kept vigil in various streets in the CBD.
  • There was a scale-down in their numbers.
by FELIX KIPKEMOI Political Reporter
InPictures
04 July 2024 - 16:21
An almost deserted street in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
An almost deserted street in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR

Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) remained largely deserted Thursday morning as traders and residents took caution in anticipation of the planned protests.

Most businesses remained closed Thursday morning and only a few opened doors as traders took no chances.

Security officers were, however, spotted in various streets although there was a scale-down in their numbers.

Some of the residents go about their businesses in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Some of the residents go about their businesses in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Some of the officers deployed to Nairobi CBD unwind in the shade with the public on July 4, 2024.
Some of the officers deployed to Nairobi CBD unwind in the shade with the public on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Security officers in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Security officers in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Bodaboda operators in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Bodaboda operators in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Public service vehicles in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Public service vehicles in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Some shops are open along Moi Avenue despite the planned demonstrations on July 4, 2024
Some shops are open along Moi Avenue despite the planned demonstrations on July 4, 2024
Image: WILLISH ADUR
A section of security officers deployed to maintain security in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
A section of security officers deployed to maintain security in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Some of the residents go about their businesses in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Some of the residents go about their businesses in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Public service vehicles in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Public service vehicles in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Residents go about their businesses in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Residents go about their businesses in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Some of the residents go about their businesses in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Some of the residents go about their businesses in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
A police truck parked Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024
A police truck parked Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Some of the residents walk through a street in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024
Some of the residents walk through a street in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Some of shops opened in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024
Some of shops opened in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Some of shops opened in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Some of shops opened in Nairobi CBD on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR
Public service vehicles in Nairobi on July 4, 2024.
Public service vehicles in Nairobi on July 4, 2024.
Image: WILLISH ADUR

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