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Originally published by Capital Newstop
June 25, 2025
4mo ago
Motorists denounce police move to barricade Nairobi
MAK said the unannounced lockdown of the capital had thrown transportation into chaos, with vehicles of all categories—including matatus, taxis, long-distance buses, and private cars—barred from accessing vital routes. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.k..
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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.
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