POLICE BLOCK ROADS LEADING TO PARLIAMENT AND STATEHOUSE WITH RAZOR WIRE AHEAD OF PLANNED PROTESTS

A heavy police presence was witnessed across Nairobi and other parts of the country on Wednesday June 25th 2025 as Kenyans prepared to mark one year since the deadly anti-Finance Bill protests of 2024. The day has been earmarked by activists and civil society groups for renewed demonstrations, this time focused on police brutality and accountability.
Key access roads to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) were sealed off early in the morning, disrupting transport and forcing commuters to alight at designated drop-off points. Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) from Mombasa Road terminated at Haile Selassie Avenue and Nyayo House roundabouts, while those from Thika Road ended at Globe Roundabout. PSVs using Jogoo Road concluded their routes at City Stadium.
Tight security was also observed around sensitive government installations. Roads leading to State House were barricaded with razor wire, and Parliament buildings fortified—an echo of the breach witnessed during last year’s June 25 protests that turned chaotic. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, alongside senior security officials, arrived at Harambee House at around 5:30 a.m. to monitor the situation.
Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja addressed the nation in a brief press conference on Tuesday, urging protesters to exercise restraint and avoid restricted areas.