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12 Apr 2019 | 09:50 PM UTC

Kenya: Animal rights march in Nairobi April 13

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) plans a march in Nairobi on April 13 to promote wildlife conservation; localized traffic disruptions expected

Warning

Event

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is organizing a march in Nairobi on Saturday, April 13, to promote a ban on the sale and trade of endangered species. According to the group, thousands of people are expected to participate in the event, which will start at 07:00 (local time). Marchers will gather at the National Museums of Kenya before walking to the KWS headquarters. A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are expected along the march route.

Advice

Individuals in Nairobi are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, and budget additional time to travel.