Traders in Nairobi CBD Boost Security Ahead of Protest Commemorations

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Traders in Kenya's major towns have stepped up security measures in response to renewed public demonstrations against the shelved Finance Bill 2024. Yesterday's protests, largely organized by youth, prompted President William Ruto to drop the Finance Bill 2024 and form a broad-based government that includes some members of the main opposition party. The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reported that 60 youths were killed during the Gen-Z protests last year. To protect their property from potential looters, traders have taken steps to boost security on their business premises.

Key Takeaways:

  • Traders in Nairobi CBD have increased security measures to protect their property from looters who may take advantage of the march to pillage property.
  • According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, 60 youths were killed during the Gen-Z protests last year.
  • Traders have taken steps to boost security on their business premises, including setting up iron bars, installing alarm systems, and hiring people to secure their properties.
  • The owner of an electric shop at Kimathi House has lost millions and has opted to hire people to secure his premises.
  • The owner of the shop has also installed bulletproof window panes, which cost about Sh500,000.

Statistics:

  • 60 youths were killed during the Gen-Z protests last year, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights.
  • Traders have lost significant amounts of property during previous protests, including clothes worth Sh800,000 and laptops and other electronic gadgets.
  • The owner of an electric shop has lost millions during previous protests.
  • The owner of the shop has spent about Sh500,000 to secure his premises with bulletproof window panes.

Sources:

  • Kenya National Commission on Human Rights