27 Feb 2024 | 03:52 PM UTC
Kenya: Unionized health workers plan to protest in Nairobi Feb. 29
Unionized health workers plan protest march in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 29. Increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Unionized health workers affiliated with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists' Union plan to protest in Nairobi Feb. 29, denouncing the delay in posting medical interns and payment of fees for postgraduate students. Participants plan to gather from 09:30 at the Kenya Medical Association Centre before marching to the ministries of Health and Treasury. The amount of participants the event may draw remains unclear.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely. The events will likely pass off peacefully.
Avoid the demonstrations as a routine security precaution. Plan for extra travel time near the affected area. Heed instructions from authorities.
