Amidst the planned protests by youths against the Finance Bill 2024 on Tuesday, Nairobi CBD was full of police officers. Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi has alleged what the youths are not allowed to do and what they are doing to prevent this.

Nyakundi said they patrolled key areas such as Archives, Kencom, Kenyatta Avenue, Moi Avenue, Imenti House, Tom Mboya Street, Harambee Avenue, Khoja, City Hall Way, and other downtown hotspots. He further said that public transport vehicles continued to operate freely, picking up and dropping off passengers. There were no sightings of military troops.

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Blogger Nyakundi has alleged that the police are taking various measures to prevent the youths from gathering. According to Nyakundi, youths are not allowed to sit anywhere in these patrolled areas as part of the government's efforts to deter any form of assembly. This increased police activity and protests reflects the heightened tension in the country.

The country is currently in a tense mood as protests continue to occur in various areas across the nation. Kenyans are expressing their discontent with rising taxes and perceived bad governance.

Despite the widespread unrest, President Ruto has maintained that Kenyans should be prepared for more taxes, emphasizing the need for revenue to support national development.

The situation remains volatile, with the government's heavy-handed approach to the demonstrations drawing both domestic and international scrutiny.