The Anti-riot police officers have this morning blocked all the roads leading to State House Nairobi following the planned nationwide protest.
A senior police officer aware of today’s deployment has described it as normal adding that it is part of precautions to secure key government installations in such a day.
Other city roads were deserted with less traffic observed on Tuesday morning.
Businesses were also closed in places such as the Adams Arcade, with Selected shops in the CBD also closed.
The protests which began as a move to stop parliament from passing the Finance Bill 2024, has now turned into a call for President William Ruto’s resignation.
While on duty tour in Nakuru County, President Ruto called out a non-governmental organization Ford Foundation for funding the ongoing anti-government protests.
Meanwhile the US embassy in Kenyan has issued a security advisory to American citizens, citing the ongoing protests in several cities across the country.
The embassy warned its citizens that protests are likely on Tuesdays and Thursdays, particularly in the Central Business Districts.
The embassy advises US citizens to monitor local media for road conditions, avoid crowds, and keep vehicles doors and windows locked.
