Massive police deployment blocks Kenya protest anniversary

Kenya Seals Off Nairobi Ahead of Protests Marking 2024 Anti-Government Demonstrations

Kenyan police set up roadblocks across major routes leading into the capital, Nairobi, on Thursday as authorities prepared for nationwide demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the deadly anti-government protests of 2024, according to the Associated Press (AP). The planned protests are being organized by families of victims and opposition supporters to demand justice for ...

Hundreds arrested in Kenya during second anniversary of 2024 protests

Tight security measures and road barricades were deployed across Nairobi and other towns, in an attempt to prevent commemorative protests. Police arrested hundreds of Kenyans marking the second anniversary of the 2024 protests that left more than 60 young people dead. Zoe. , June 27, 2026

Kenya, Tanzania Crackdown on Planned Demonstrations

Heavy police and military deployments prevented planned demonstrations in Kenya and Tanzania as both countries marked politically significant anniversaries. In Kenya, authorities sealed off parts of Nairobi, including parliament, to deter protests commemorating the country’s pro-democracy movement of the 1990s. Several people were arrested, while opposition figures accused the government of intimidating citizens and restricting []

Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests

Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to ‌the streets in memory of demonstrators killed two years ago in anti-government rallies against tax hikes and the cost of living. A total of 355 people were arrested in various parts of the East African country, the interior minister said. Correspondent Edwin Okoth reports from Nairobi. #kenya #police #anniversary #protest #teargas 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Police units deployed across South Africa before anti-immigration marches

Government fears repeat of anti-migrant violence in 2008 that led to looting and resulted in deaths of 62 peopleSouth African authorities have deployed police units to towns and cities around the country before planned demonstrations against undocumented foreign nationals.Security personnel were seen patrolling the central business district in Johannesburg, the economic capital, where many shopkeepers decided not to open on Tuesday. Trucks and other assets belonging to the South African National Defence Force were also present, according to local media reports. Continue reading...