Nairobi’s Central Business District has ground to a near-total standstill as heavily armed police blockades, deserted streets and widespread shop closures define the city on July 7, 2026. Specifically, the National Police Service has effectively sealed off the city centre ahead of
The National Police Service has locked down access to the Nairobi Central Business District by erecting multiple security checkpoints and roadblocks on all major entry highways on July 7, 2026. Specifically, this operation has left thousands of commuters stranded and forced many to walk long distances to work as matatus are blocked or withdrawing from […]



