30 Sep 2019 | 07:46 AM UTC
Kenya: Civic group organizes protest in Mombasa September 30
Civic group calls for a protest in Mombasa on September 30; heightened security presence and localized transport disruptions expected
Event
A civil society group has called for a protest every Monday in Mombasa to oppose the government's directive to the Kenyan Ports Authority to carry all containers via the Standard Gauge Railway. On Monday, September 30, participants are due to gather at 09:30 (local time) at Uhuru Gardens.
A heightened security presence, and business and transport disruptions are expected near the protest site.
Advice
Individuals in Mombasa are advised to monitor developments, avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate associated transportation disruptions, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
