Kenya: Protesters marching in downtown Nairobi on June 6

Event

Activists are marching through Nairobi's downtown area June 6 to denounce tax measures included in the government's proposed 2023 Finance Bill. Protesters are reportedly marching to Parliament from the central business district. Police have deployed tear gas near Jevanjee Gardens to disperse demonstrators.

Further unrest is likely in the coming hours; protesters may march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. Security forces will likely deploy to protest hotspots to remove blockades and disperse protesters. Clashes between security forces and protesters are possible.

Advice

Consider using alternative routes if traveling through downtown Nairobi. Avoid all protests. Do not drive through any road blocks. Abide by all directives issued by security forces. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately, and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building.