Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has cautioned Kenyans against’illegal’ protests in the Central Business District (CBD) ahead of planned demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday, April 21.
Speaking to the press on Friday, April 17, 2026, he noted that while the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful assembly, any demonstrations must strictly adhere to the law.
According to the police, they had not received formal notification from the protest organisers about the demonstrations, a mandatory requirement before any peaceful gathering within the city.
Mohamed therefore called on the protest organisers to engage the police in advance to ensure proper coordination and security arrangements.
The remarks follows reports of anticipated demonstrations next week on Tuesday against the recent hike in fuel prices and the high cost of living facing many Kenyans
According to some Kenyans, the increasing cost of living has placed an unbearable burden on them, with transport, food and basic commodities becoming unaffordable.
Despite the warning, a section of Kenyans insisted that the demonstrations would proceed as planned.
The have argued that the urgency of the economic situation demands such an action.
