A multi-agency security team from various police units has been deployed across Nairobi in anticipation of youth-led protests set to take place on Thursday.
The demonstrators have vowed to stage a daring march to State House as the climax of a seven-day protest expressing their anger and dissatisfaction with the current government of President William Ruto.
Following the deadly rallies on Tuesday, when protesters invaded Parliament to protest the Finance Bill 2024, security teams appear determined to thwart any attempt to access the House on the Hill.
Elite security teams have sealed off all roads leading to and connecting to State House, with motorists being diverted to alternative routes.
Heavily armed officers have also been strategically placed near State House, with no one allowed to approach any of the entrances. Military security equipment has been deployed to barricade the roads near State House.
Despite President William Ruto conceding and agreeing to withdraw the contentious Bill, the protesters have vowed to continue with the rallies, showing a lack of confidence in the Kenya Kwanza government.The plan by the protesters to march to State House has met with mixed opinions, with fears of loss of lives being voiced to dissuade the youth from such an act, which some have described as treasonous
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