The Motorists Association of Kenya (MAK) has condemned a recent police decision to restrict vehicular access to Nairobi’s Central Business District, Upper Hill, and Hurlingham, claiming it disrupts the livelihoods of countless Kenyans.

• MAK described the restrictions as a “blanket and unconstitutional prohibition” that violates the constitutional right to freedom of movement.
• The police actions come amid heightened security operations related to protests marking the June 25 anniversary of a deadly storming of Parliament.
• MAK warned that the blockade is causing critical services to be impeded and is inflicting significant economic harm on the capital.

Nairobi experienced severe transport disruptions on Wednesday evening as police enforced extensive roadblocks in response to protests marking the one-year anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024, demonstrations.

• Police blocked nearly all roads leading to the Central Business District (CBD), causing public transport to come to a near halt.
• Kenyans.co.ke reported that police required identification for any vehicles entering the city.
• Key roads including Jogoo Road, Ngong Road, and Mombasa Road were heavily manned by officers, while Kenya Railways suspended all commuter train services due to safety concerns.