[PHOTOS] Empty roads in Nairobi ahead of Gen Z demos

Sections of Nairobi appeared unusually quiet on Thursday morning ahead of the anticipated Gen Z memorial expected to take place in different parts of the country.

Images taken from various locations showed stretches of major roads with significantly reduced traffic volumes compared to a typical weekday morning, as uncertainty over the planned demonstrations appeared to keep some commuters away from the city.

Some of the images captured largely empty multi-lane highways with only a handful of vehicles visible, while others showed sparse pedestrian movement in areas that are often busy during morning hours.

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In Wayaiki Way, lower activity levels along key transport corridors is experienced, with only a few vehicles using roads that normally experience heavy traffic during rush hour.

The scenes come as Kenyans prepare to mark the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests, which drew thousands of mainly young people to the streets in demonstrations that later spread across the country.

Human rights organisations, legal bodies and government agencies have issued separate statements ahead of the planned memorial processions, calling for peaceful demonstrations and urging security agencies to uphold constitutional rights while maintaining public order.

The National Police Service has said it is prepared to provide security and guide demonstrators, while several hospitals, including national referral facilities, have heightened emergency preparedness measures in anticipation of any eventualities.

The planned memorial activities are expected to commemorate those who lost their lives during the 2024 anti-government protests while renewing calls for accountability and reforms.