In the wake of continued protests against the government, foreigners have been cautioned against accessing the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, July 2.
In advisories that were issued by the embassies of Ukraine and Russia, foreigners were advised to stay indoors instead of visiting the CBD.
The two countries noted that the advisories were informed by the possibility of violence breaking out of the peaceful protests owing to the confrontation with the police.
Regarding other locations within the city, foreigners were advised to monitor the situation through the media before deciding to leave their houses.
"In connection with the possible holding of protest actions in the city of Nairobi on July 2, 2024, we advise you, if possible, to refrain from visiting the central part of the city and carefully monitor information from Kenyan law enforcement agencies," the Ukraine Embassy in Nairobi advised.
Protests are expected to continue within major parts of the country today despite the government withdrawing the Finance Bill.
This is occasioned by the dissatisfaction among Kenyans over the performance of President William Ruto's government.
Meanwhile, the government has given the green light for the protests on the condition that they are peaceful and devoid of destruction of property.
Equally, as a measure of security, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) were also deployed to help the police protect key government installations countrywide.
The deployment of the KDF was done after Parliament was breached. According to Ruto, some goons who hijacked the protests were determined to break the armoury.
"How did the criminals know there was an armoury and a mausoleum in Parliament? They went straight for the armoury and mausoleum, indicating they were organised criminals.
"The KDF will not be in the streets. They only come as a last resort. If the demonstrations will be peaceful I promise you the police will be there to protect the demonstrators," Ruto stated during an interview on Sunday, June 30.
