Stay Away From Nairobi CBD – Russia, Ukraine Warn Their Citizens As Protests Continue
Foreigners have been advised not to visit the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, July 2, due to ongoing anti-government protests.
Foreigners were advised to stay indoors rather than visit the CBD, according to advisories issued by the Ukrainian and Russian embassies.
The two countries noted that the advisories were informed of the possibility of violence breaking out during the peaceful protests as a result of the confrontation with the police.
In other parts of the city, foreigners were advised to monitor the situation through the media before leaving their homes.
“In connection with the possible holding of protest actions in the city of Nairobi on July 2, 2024, we advise you, if possible, to refrain from visiting the central part of the city and carefully monitor information from Kenyan law enforcement agencies,” the Ukraine Embassy in Nairobi advised.
❗ Вниманию граждан России, находящихся в Кении:
— Russian Embassy in Kenya/Посольство России в Кении (@russembkenya) July 1, 2024
В настоящее время в Найроби и других городах Кении сохраняется повышенный риск массовых демонстраций
⚠️ 2 июля 2024 г. рекомендуется не посещать центральный район Найроби
☝Просим продолжать соблюдать меры предосторожности
Protests are expected to continue today in major parts of the country despite the government withdrawing the Finance Bill.
This is due to Kenyans’ dissatisfaction with the performance of President William Ruto’s government.
Meanwhile, the government has approved the protests, provided they are peaceful and do not result in property destruction.
In addition, to ensure security, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) were deployed to assist the police in protecting key government installations across the country.
The deployment of the KDF occurred after Parliament was breached. According to Ruto, some goons who hijacked the protests were out to break the armoury.
“How did the criminals know there was an armoury and a mausoleum in Parliament? They went straight for the armoury and mausoleum, indicating they were organised criminals.
“The KDF will not be in the streets. They only come as a last resort. If the demonstrations will be peaceful I promise you the police will be there to protect the demonstrators,” Ruto stated during an interview on Sunday, June 30.
Stay Away From Nairobi CBD – Russia, Ukraine Warn Their Citizens As Protests Continue
