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July 7, 2026
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Motorists, Commuters Stranded as Police Mount Roadblocks Across Nairobi

Motorists, Commuters Stranded as Police Mount Roadblocks Across Nairobi

A spot check by Kenyans.co.ke showed both private and public service vehicles lined up at various checkpoints, with passengers forced to alight in some sections...

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Motorists faced significant disruptions on major roads leading to Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday morning due to heavy police roadblocks. The police deployment aimed to enhance security ahead of anticipated Saba Saba protests.

  • Key affected roads included Thika Road, Jogoo Road, Kiambu Road, and roads leading to JKIA.
  • The National Police Service (NPS) announced enhanced checkpoints as a security measure following past violent Saba Saba commemorations.
  • Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud declared the planned protests illegal, while a coalition of human rights organizations maintained they would proceed as planned.

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