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June 25, 2026
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Police Boss Gives Reason for Roadblocks Despite Earlier Assurances

Police Boss Gives Reason for Roadblocks Despite Earlier Assurances

Police on Thursday morning barricaded key entry points into Nairobi, disrupting transport as demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests got underway...

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Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has defended the deployment of police roadblocks across Nairobi and its surrounding counties, stating they are necessary to search for weapons and criminals during ongoing peaceful protests.

  • Roadblocks were established on major entry points like Mombasa Road, Thika Road, and Lang’ata Road.
  • The measures were implemented on Thursday, June 25, amidst nationwide demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests.
  • Masengeli stated, "We are stopping vehicles to check whether some are carrying weapons and criminals."
  • Despite disruptions, Masengeli assured that "Kenyans are safe and are going on with their duties as usual."

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