The Australian High Commission in Nairobi County announced closure of the its offices on Thursday, June 27 due to the planned demonstrations.
Following this announcement, the commission gave contact details and requested its citizens within the country requiring urgent consular assistance to reach out.
"The Australian High Commission in Nairobi will be closed on June 27, 2024, as a result of the ongoing demonstrations," the embassy announced.
Earlier in the day, the Australian government issued yet another travel advisory on Kenya in less than a week due to the nationwide protests.
In the travel advisory, Australians in the country were urged to avoid crowds, especially in Nairobi and other major cities. The commission advised that Australians should cut on movement as the protests may turn violent.
"Violent demonstrations continue in several cities in Kenya including Nairobi. Security forces have been deployed across the country. Their use of live ammunition and rubber bullets has resulted in fatalities. Minimise your movement, avoid large gatherings and demonstrations," read part of the statement.
Additionally, Australians planning to leave the country were warned that access to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) may be affected.
The government advised its citizens to monitor local media updates and follow advice from local authorities.
Notably, demonstrations are expected to take part in various parts of the country as Kenyans call for an end of bad governance. This comes despite President William Ruto withdrawing the controversial Finance Bill, 2024.
Several countries have issued travel advisories in Kenya in the past week urging their citizens to avoid unnecessary movement due to the protests. Some of the foreign countries that have issued advisories include; the US, UK, Canada, Ghana, India, Finland, and Russia among others.
Since the protests began last week, over 10 Kenyans have lost their lives, several injured and property worth millions destroyed. The international community subsequently called for peace and negotiation between Kenyans and the government
