17 Jun 2024 | 06:34 PM UTC
Kenya: Activists to rally near Parliament building in Nairobi June 18
Activists to protest near Parliament building in Nairobi, Kenya, June 18. Heightened security, transport disruptions likely.
Activist groups plan to stage a protest rally in central Nairobi on June 18. The purpose of the action is to denounce the proposed Finance Bill 2024, which critics assert will entail new taxes and fees on essential goods and services. Participants will gather near the parliament building starting at 12:00. Although attendance levels are unclear, previous similar demonstrations have attracted several thousand participants.
Authorities will almost certainly deploy an increased security presence near the event location. Localized transport and business disruptions are likely; clashes between security forces and protesters cannot be ruled out.
Avoid the gathering as a standard security precaution. Allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Heed the instructions of local authorities. Leave the area at the first sign of any security disturbance.
