On 7 July, protests were planned to mark 35 years since Kenya's first major rally for multiparty democracy. Recent deadly confrontations with police have heightened tensions, with June protests resulting in at least 16 fatalities. Heavy security led to major roadblocks in the city, restricting access only to essential workers. Many businesses closed due to the security measures. Authorities established barricades around parliament and the president's office, while clashes occurred in areas like Kitengela, where protesters faced tear gas after lighting bonfires.
Protesters had planned demonstrations on 7 July, a date marking 35 years since Kenya's first major rally for multiparty democracy.
Major roads into the city were blocked on Monday, with police turning back vehicles and restricting pedestrian access to those with essential duties.
Most businesses remained closed amid the heavy security presence.
Authorities barricaded roads to parliament and the president's office, while clashes also broke out in towns like Kitengela, where protesters lit bonfires and were dispersed with tear gas.
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