Kenya's police have urged protesters to refrain from marching towards the capital's main airport and its surrounding areas. Meanwhile, the airport's management has advised travelers to arrive significantly earlier than usual due to heightened security measures.
Youth-led demonstrations in Kenya, protesting against proposed tax increases, have persisted despite President William Ruto's withdrawal of the legislation in late June and the dismissal of nearly his entire cabinet. Ruto partially reconstituted his cabinet on Friday, largely retaining members from the previous lineup. Some protesters had planned to march to the airport, leading to the police's advisory.
Activists are demanding Ruto's resignation and are calling for systemic reforms to combat corruption and improve governance and service delivery at both national and regional levels. Protesters are advised to steer clear of restricted zones, including airports, according to a statement by Douglas Kanja, the acting police inspector general, issued late on Monday.
The Kenya Airports Authority has recommended that passengers using Jomo Kenyatta International Airport arrive earlier than usual. Police have previously indicated that the protests, which have resulted in at least 50 fatalities since they began nearly a month ago, have been infiltrated by criminal elements. The marches initially started peacefully but later escalated into violence. Some demonstrators briefly occupied parliament on June 25, prompting the police to use firearms.
