The security barricades that had been set up on all roads leading to State House, Nairobi, have been removed.
The General Service Unit (GSU) officers, police vans and riot control trucks that were previously stationed in the area have also been withdrawn.
Residents and commuters in Nairobi were greeted with the sight of open roads and the absence of the heavy police presence that had become a common feature around State House.
The removal of these security measures marks a return to normalcy for the area, allowing for smoother traffic flow and ease of access.
Some of the roads to the House on the Hill are State House, Dennis Pritt and Processional Way Roads.
The initial closure of these roads and the establishment of stringent security measures were prompted by a wide range of factors.
Security concerns, particularly threats of political unrest and demonstrations orchestrated by the anti-finance bill protesters, had necessitated the implementation of these measures to ensure the safety and security of the presidential official residence and its environs.
At one point, the Kenyan youth had threatened to march to State House to vent their frustrations over the now withdrawn set of taxes.
The lifting of the barricades and the withdrawal of security personnel suggest a de-escalation of the tensions or threats that warranted such measures.
On July 2, Mamlaka Road was blocked near the University Way Roundabout. No motorist or pedestrian was allowed to access Processional Way.
All the main gates to the State House were blocked and Police tanks placed at strategic points around State House.
Water cannons were stationed around the State House amid heavy police presence. Police officers took no chances with every vehicle attempting to access State House Road. Vehicles and their occupants were taken through thorough security searches.
Only security and media vehicles were allowed through the almost impermeable security posts.