Roads Barricaded, Parliament Road Blocked and Security Heightened Ahead of President Ruto’s State of the Nation Address
Kenyans who use the Parliament Road will have to find alternative routes after police blocked the road ahead of President William Ruto’s address at Parliament.
What began as high-security surveillance on Wednesday morning escalated into a road blockage as hours to the anticipated State of the Nation address by President William Ruto.
Apart from Parliament Road, police have also occupied parts of Uhuru Highway, City Hall Way, and Harambee Avenue. Anti-riot police officers have also been spotted patrolling the CBD along Kimathi Street.
According to a communication by the National Assembly, the President is expected to address the nation from 2:30pm over the state of the nation. Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, said it will be held at the National Assembly, with members from both Houses attending.
Private and public vehicles have been prohibited from using Parliament Road even as police lorries and vans are stationed at different positions.
The high surveillance follows anticipation of anti-Ruto protests after some activists expressed intentions to hhold Anti- Government demonstrations
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