{"id":15445,"date":"2024-06-27T08:55:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T08:55:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/?p=15445"},"modified":"2024-06-27T08:55:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T08:55:59","slug":"security-bolstered-along-routes-leading-to-state-housenairobi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getufm.co.ke\/?p=15445","title":{"rendered":"Security Bolstered Along Routes Leading To State House,Nairobi."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Security has been significantly bolstered along routes leading to State House in anticipation of upcoming protests against the Finance Bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Demonstrators, organized through X space and various social media platforms, have declared their intention to stage a protest at State House today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These developments follow last week’s notable protests where youth opposed to the Finance Bill forcefully entered both the Senate and the National Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affected roads include Dennis Pritt Road, State House Avenue, Processional Way, Valley Road, Jakaya Kikwete Road, and nearby pedestrian pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities advise motorists to seek alternative routes to their destinations. The heightened security measures have prompted security personnel to require identification and purpose from individuals seeking access near State House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police have also intensified patrols in Nairobi’s Central Business District to prevent any potential looting or property damage should protests spill into the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Footage from Thursday morning reveals a largely deserted CBD, with many businesses closed amid heightened tension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These developments occur one day after President William Ruto withdrew the controversial Finance Bill 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing the media at State House, President Ruto explained the decision to withdraw the bill, citing public outcry over its potential impact on living costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I have carefully considered the concerns expressed by Kenyans regarding this bill and have decided not to sign it. Consequently, I have initiated the process to withdraw it,” he stated in a press briefing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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