- The military is deployed on critical infrastructure across the country to help police in case of any chaos.
- Among others, the military is reinforcing police and prison officials at various prison facilities.
Dozens of anti-riot police were Tuesday deployed to various towns ahead of planned protests to among others mourn those killed in past marches against the now-rejected Finance Bill 2024.
Police headquarters said they had taken precautions to stop any form of violence that may occur.
The police said they do not expect any form of violence in the planned marches.
The military is deployed on critical infrastructure across the country to help police in case of any chaos.
Among others, the military is reinforcing police and prison officials at various prison facilities.
They will not be involved in controlling protests, officials said.
The organisers of the protests have maintained they are peaceful and they will be out to mourn those killed and push for better governance.
At least 39 people have been killed in anti-finance bill protests in the country.
The dead are from Nairobi (17), Nakuru (3), Laikipia (1), Narok (1), Kajiado (3), Uasin Gishu (4), Kakamega (1), Kisumu (2), Kisii (1), Mombasa (3), Siaya (1), Kiambu (1) and Nandi (1).
In Nairobi, police on Tuesday, July 2 blocked roads near and around State House.
The roads affected included Dennis Pritt Road, State House Avenue, Processional Way, Valley Road, Jakaya Kikwete Road and adjacent feeder roads.
Also affected were roads near the Parliament Building.
Police turned away some motorists and pedestrians using some of the roads.
This was in reaction to fears the protesters may still attempt to march to the State House.
The organisers of the protests said they planned a sit-in protest in various places.
This prompted the deployment of the officials.
Police were first deployed to roads near State House on Thursday, June 27 when the protesters planned to march in Nairobi and other urban areas to denounce the move by Parliament to pass the Finance Bill 2024.
President William Ruto declined to sign the bill and asked the Members of Parliament to delete all clauses therein.
Major businesses remained closed and there were few motorists.
The police assured those who opened the businesses of their safety.
Reports show more anti-riot police were deployed to major towns in the country ahead of the protests.
More barricades were erected on roads near state lodges.
Ruto Wednesday formally wrote to Parliament proposing to delete the Finance Bill 2024.
"In exercise of the powers conferred to me by Article 115(1)(b) of the Constitution, and having reservations on the content of the Bill in its entirety, I decline to assent to the Finance Bill, 2024, and refer the bill for reconsideration by the National Assembly with the recommendation for deletion of the clauses thereof," the memorandum reads.
This means the bill stands withdrawn and the decision can only be overturned by two-thirds of the 349 MPs (233).