A heavy police presence was noted across Nairobi as Kenyans commemorated the first anniversary of the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests, which resulted in fatalities.

• Key access roads to Nairobi’s central business district were sealed off early Wednesday, affecting commuter access.
• President William Ruto encouraged police to maintain law and order during the protests.
• Despite heightened security, crowds gathered near the Kenya National Archives to honor victims, while many businesses closed and reinforced their premises to prevent looting.