Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi tour barred in Nairobi CBD over security concerns
"The CBD is a critical, national, commercial and public space. Particularly on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t even try; we will deal with you,” the Nairobi police chief said.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has announced that the Linda Mwananchi Movement will not be permitted to hold political activities within Nairobi CBD. The security chief cited intelligence suggesting potential disruptions to public order and safety during the event. He warned that the CBD, a crucial commercial and public space, would not be subject to any attempts to breach its security.
Mohamud stated that uniformed and plain clothes police officers would be stationed within the CBD and along routes leading to the rally venue, in order to maintain order and manage traffic.
The Linda Mwananchi movement plans to embark on its grassroots mobilisation campaign within Nairobi on Sunday, as announced by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. The "Mwananchi Tour – Kanairo Edition" will commence at All Saints Cathedral after the church service. From there, the tour will proceed to Marikiti and Gikomba markets, followed by Burma Market. The tour will then continue along Stage 17, B Center, Manyanja, before moving along Jogoo Road, concluding at Jacaranda Grounds.
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