Nairobi CBD has officially been promoted to a live-action rehearsal set.
Police officers everywhere some standing alert, others taking strategic naps in full riot gear like it’s a new Olympic sport: synchronized exhaustion. You almost admire the dedication. Sleeping while dressed for chaos? That’s elite multitasking.
Meanwhile, the “machinery” is parked neatly at KICC like an exhibition.
Water cannons lined up as if tourists will soon arrive to take photos: “On your left, ladies and gentlemen, we have the government’s favorite crowd-control sprinkler system very effective during sunny protests.”
It’s all very reassuring. Nothing says “we support peaceful assembly” like a city that looks fully prepared for a small war.
But Tuesday? Ah, Tuesday is the main event. I'm ready for Tuesday.
You’ve got the energy, they’ve got the gear, and somewhere in between is a country pretending this is all normal.
Street protests are set to return tomorrow as activists push for lower fuel prices and a reduced cost of living.
Opposition figures and Gen Z groups have designated Tuesday as a day of picketing to express dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of fuel prices and broader governance concerns.
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