UK, Spanish Govts Issue Urgent Notice Ahead of June 25 Protests

The warnings come as the country prepares for demonstrations expected in Nairobi and several other towns tomorrow, but the police have framed the planned protests as illegal...

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The United Kingdom and Spanish Embassies in Kenya have issued travel advisories to their citizens, warning of potential protests, traffic disruptions, and security concerns ahead of planned demonstrations on Thursday, June 25.

The advisories highlight that demonstrations are common in Kenya and can lead to violence, with several demonstrators injured or killed in recent years.
Key organizations involved include the UK government, the Spanish Embassy, and the National Police Service (NPS).
The protests are scheduled to mark the second anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, with organizers planning to march to Parliament Buildings to commemorate victims and demand justice.

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