Kenya: Protesting public transport drivers blocking traffic in central Nairobi late March 10

Event

Public transport bus drivers are demonstrating in Nairobi's central business district (CBD) during the evening of March 10. The purpose of the action is to protest the award of additional routes and pick-up points to a competing bus company. Participating drivers are reportedly blocking several thoroughfares in the CBD, including Moi Avenue. Significant traffic disruptions have been reported in the area. It remains unclear how long the demonstration may last.

Authorities will likely deploy security forces to the area in an effort to clear the roadblocks. Low-level confrontations between police and protesting drivers are possible.

Advice

Avoid the demonstration as a precaution; plan alternate driving routes. Allow extra time to reach destinations in Nairobi's CBD until the protest has ended and the participants have vacated the area.