Police block roads before planned protests in Kenya
Police officers on Monday were stopping private and public vehicles from accessing the city centre in Nairobi.
They were also blocking most pedestrians from entering the capital, only allowing through those deemed to have essential duties.
Kenyans had planned demonstrations on July 7 to protest police brutality, poor governance, and to demand President William Ruto's resignation over alleged corruption and the high cost of living.
July 7 is a significant date in Kenya's recent history, marking the first major protests 35 years ago that called for a transition from a one-party state to a multi-party democracy, which was realised in the 1992 elections.
Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku had urged all government employees to report to work on Monday, insisting the demonstrations would not disrupt public services.
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said on Sunday that the government would not tolerate violent protests and that police would be deployed to ensure public safety.
The roads leading to the country's parliament and the president's office were barricaded using razor wire.
In the outskirts of the city in Kitengela town, police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse protesters who had lit bonfires on the road that connects to neighbouring Tanzania.
The country has recently experienced a wave of violent demonstrations, initially sparked by calls for police accountability following the death of a blogger in police custody.
During protests on June 17, a civilian was shot at close range by police officers, further angering the public and prompting plans for additional demonstrations.
On June 25, at least 16 people were killed and more than 400 injured during protests against police brutality, which were timed to coincide with the one-year anniversary of anti-tax protests where more than 60 people lost their lives.
Police are blocking major roads leading into Kenya's capital and most businesses remain closed before planned anti-government protests.
Police officers on Monday were stopping private and public vehicles from accessing the city centre in Nairobi.
They were also blocking most pedestrians from entering the capital, only allowing through those deemed to have essential duties.
Kenyans had planned demonstrations on July 7 to protest police brutality, poor governance, and to demand President William Ruto's resignation over alleged corruption and the high cost of living.
July 7 is a significant date in Kenya's recent history, marking the first major protests 35 years ago that called for a transition from a one-party state to a multi-party democracy, which was realised in the 1992 elections.
Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku had urged all government employees to report to work on Monday, insisting the demonstrations would not disrupt public services.
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said on Sunday that the government would not tolerate violent protests and that police would be deployed to ensure public safety.
The roads leading to the country's parliament and the president's office were barricaded using razor wire.
In the outskirts of the city in Kitengela town, police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse protesters who had lit bonfires on the road that connects to neighbouring Tanzania.
The country has recently experienced a wave of violent demonstrations, initially sparked by calls for police accountability following the death of a blogger in police custody.
During protests on June 17, a civilian was shot at close range by police officers, further angering the public and prompting plans for additional demonstrations.
On June 25, at least 16 people were killed and more than 400 injured during protests against police brutality, which were timed to coincide with the one-year anniversary of anti-tax protests where more than 60 people lost their lives.
Police are blocking major roads leading into Kenya's capital and most businesses remain closed before planned anti-government protests.
Police officers on Monday were stopping private and public vehicles from accessing the city centre in Nairobi.
They were also blocking most pedestrians from entering the capital, only allowing through those deemed to have essential duties.
Kenyans had planned demonstrations on July 7 to protest police brutality, poor governance, and to demand President William Ruto's resignation over alleged corruption and the high cost of living.
July 7 is a significant date in Kenya's recent history, marking the first major protests 35 years ago that called for a transition from a one-party state to a multi-party democracy, which was realised in the 1992 elections.
Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku had urged all government employees to report to work on Monday, insisting the demonstrations would not disrupt public services.
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said on Sunday that the government would not tolerate violent protests and that police would be deployed to ensure public safety.
The roads leading to the country's parliament and the president's office were barricaded using razor wire.
In the outskirts of the city in Kitengela town, police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse protesters who had lit bonfires on the road that connects to neighbouring Tanzania.
The country has recently experienced a wave of violent demonstrations, initially sparked by calls for police accountability following the death of a blogger in police custody.
During protests on June 17, a civilian was shot at close range by police officers, further angering the public and prompting plans for additional demonstrations.
On June 25, at least 16 people were killed and more than 400 injured during protests against police brutality, which were timed to coincide with the one-year anniversary of anti-tax protests where more than 60 people lost their lives.
Police are blocking major roads leading into Kenya's capital and most businesses remain closed before planned anti-government protests.
Police officers on Monday were stopping private and public vehicles from accessing the city centre in Nairobi.
They were also blocking most pedestrians from entering the capital, only allowing through those deemed to have essential duties.
Kenyans had planned demonstrations on July 7 to protest police brutality, poor governance, and to demand President William Ruto's resignation over alleged corruption and the high cost of living.
July 7 is a significant date in Kenya's recent history, marking the first major protests 35 years ago that called for a transition from a one-party state to a multi-party democracy, which was realised in the 1992 elections.
Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku had urged all government employees to report to work on Monday, insisting the demonstrations would not disrupt public services.
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen said on Sunday that the government would not tolerate violent protests and that police would be deployed to ensure public safety.
The roads leading to the country's parliament and the president's office were barricaded using razor wire.
In the outskirts of the city in Kitengela town, police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse protesters who had lit bonfires on the road that connects to neighbouring Tanzania.
The country has recently experienced a wave of violent demonstrations, initially sparked by calls for police accountability following the death of a blogger in police custody.
During protests on June 17, a civilian was shot at close range by police officers, further angering the public and prompting plans for additional demonstrations.
On June 25, at least 16 people were killed and more than 400 injured during protests against police brutality, which were timed to coincide with the one-year anniversary of anti-tax protests where more than 60 people lost their lives.
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