Heavy deployment of police officers was witnessed on Mondays, March 27, 2023, ahead of demos organized by Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance.
A spot check showed there was a contingent of anti-riot police officers across Nairobi on Monday morning.
In the Central Business District (CBD), there was a big contingent of police officers at the Globe roundabout.
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SPOTTED: Police officers having breakfast at GPO roundabout ahead of planned Azimio demos #Maandamano Photos| Mercy Chelang'at | NMG pic.twitter.com/ZhAoS5qm8n— Nation Africa (@NationAfrica) March 27, 2023
There was also a police presence at City Hall Way, outside Holy Family Basilica in the CBD.
Police presence at City Hall Way, outside Holy Family Basilica ahead of Azimio's planned demos #Maandamano
Photos| Mercy Chelangat| NMG pic.twitter.com/UW0o1OJhF3— Nation Africa (@NationAfrica) March 27, 2023
Anti-riot police were also sighted around the National Archives area along Moi Avenue.
An armoured police vehicle was spotted patrolling Processional Way, which is among the routes that can be used to access the State House.
An armoured police vehicle spotted patrolling Processional Way pic.twitter.com/oxDR9VLdhE
— Kenyans.co.ke (@Kenyans) March 27, 2023
Anti-riot police have blocked the intersection of the Nyerere-Processional road. Police were seen redirecting traffic when motorists tried using the route.
A police water cannon truck was seen on standby along the new Lang’ata - Kibra bypass.
Police water cannon truck on standby along the new Lang’ata - Kibra bypass pic.twitter.com/KpwFqQCH0i— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) March 27, 2023
Anti-riot police and an armoured water cannon truck were also seen at St Teresa's junction, Juja road.
