09 Oct 2024 | 01:46 PM UTC
Kenya: Rideshare taxi drivers protesting in Mombasa Oct. 9
Rideshare taxi drivers protesting in Mombasa, Kenya, afternoon of Oct. 9. Increased security, transport disruptions likely.
Rideshare taxi drivers are staging protests in Mombasa Oct. 9. The purpose of the protests is to demand government intervention to ensure workplace safety and adequate protection following the death of a colleague who was allegedly killed during the theft of his vehicle. The protests are causing localized traffic disruptions; lingering disruptions are possible.
Authorities will likely increase security near any demonstrations and surrounding roads. Clashes between security forces and demonstrators are possible, mainly if protestors ignore police orders to disperse.
Avoid the protests as a standard precaution. Consider seeking alternative routes or transportation options to circumvent any protest sites. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
