The Russian and Ukrainian governments have issued travel advisories to their citizens in Kenya, urging them to exercise caution amid the ongoing anti-government protests in Nairobi and various parts of the country.
In separate security alerts, Russia the Ukraine urged their citizens to refrain from visiting the Nairobi City Centre on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
"In connection with the possible holding of protest actions in the city of Nairobi on July 2-04, 2024, we advise you, if possible, to refrain from visiting the central part of the city and carefully monitor information from Kenyan law enforcement agencies," said the Ukraine Embassy.
On the other hand, the Russian Embassy in Kenya said: "To the attention of Russian citizens located in Kenya: There is currently an increased risk of mass demonstrations in Nairobi and other cities in Kenya on July 2, 2024 it is recommended not to visit the central area of Nairobi. Please continue to take precautions.
Activists and youth in the country have vowed to step up their campaigns against President Ruto which began two weeks ago.
The youth have declared both Tuesday and Thursday public holidays for an "OccupyEverywhere" movement and called on all Kenyans to stage sit-down protests on major roads in the country on those days.