Kenya: Ongoing e-hailing app drivers' protest in Nairobi, July 15

E-hailing app drivers are currently on strike and protesting in central Nairobi July 15. The protest movement reportedly includes taxi and delivery services from Bolt, Faras, Little Cab Kenya, and Uber. They are demanding higher wages, among other issues. Reports suggest that striking drivers have been forcing passengers out of the vehicles of non-participating drivers. Protesters planned on gathering and marching to the Nairobi City Council and to the offices of their respective e-hailing apps.

Increased security is likely in central Nairobi in the coming hours, causing localized business and travel disruptions. Further protests are likely near governmental buildings, including parliament and the Ministry of Transport. Crowds of protesters could block streets and engage in acts of public violence. Clashes between striking drivers and security services, as well as with non-striking drivers, are likely. Acts of aggression towards bystanders or passengers are possible.