20 Aug 2024 | 02:18 PM UTC
Kenya: Activists stage demonstration between Nakuru and Narok along C57 roadway, Aug. 20
Activists stage protest along national route C57 highway between Nakuru and Narok, Kenya, Aug. 20 to demand roadway improvements.
Activists are staging a demonstration along the Nakuru-Narok C57 national highway on Aug. 20, immobilizing traffic. The purpose of the protest is to demand an improvement to the nation's roadway system. Reports indicate heavy traffic congestion has led to gridlock due to the blockade by residents of the Olokurto community. Local residents have urged government authorities to improve local roadways, particularly the Lengetia-Olpusimoru Road.
In the coming hours, heightened security and localized transport and business disruptions are likely. Residents may stage prolonged roadway blockages in the coming days until their demands are met. Clashes between security forces and protestors are possible if the situation remains prolonged.
Plan for disruptions to freight transport. Avoid all demonstrations as a precaution. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent any areas that are subject to protest activity and consequent passenger transport disruptions. Do not drive through any roadblocks that protesters may set up; wait for authorities to dismantle them. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.
