17 Sep 2024 | 08:05 AM UTC
Kenya: Protest, roadblocks reported near Multimedia University in Nairobi Sept. 17
Students protesting and blocking roads near Multimedia University in Nairobi, Kenya, Sept. 17. Tight security reported.
Students are protesting near the Multimedia University in Nairobi the morning of Sept. 17 against ongoing water shortages. Demonstrators have blocked traffic along Magadi Road with burning debris. Police have reportedly used tear gas to disperse crowds.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions will likely continue in the affected area over the coming hours. Clashes between police and participants are possible.
Avoid the affected area 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. Leave the area at the first sign of unrest.
