08 Mar 2024 | 08:36 AM UTC
Kenya: Protests reported near Meru National Polytechnic in Meru, March 8
Ongoing student protest disrupting travel near Meru National Polytechnic in Meru, Kenya, March 8. Road blockages, clashes.
Students at Meru National Polytechnic are protesting in Meru, Meru County, early March 8. The motive is unconfirmed but could be related to the deaths of three students in a car accident. Protesters have reportedly blockaded nearby streets. There have been reports of minor acts of arson.
A heightened security presence is likely in the affected area; the protest could rapidly spill over to roads further from the university campus. Associated transport disruptions are probable. Clashes between security forces and demonstrators are possible if the latter continue to be overly disruptive.
Meru is located about 175 km (110 miles) northeast of Nairobi.
Avoid the protest and the vicinity of the campus as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Use alternative routes where possible and allow additional time for journeys. Do not drive through protest roadblocks; wait for authorities to dismantle them. Heed the advice of security personnel.
