September 13, 2026

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Linda Mwananchi will not be allowed in the Nairobi CBD; Police

Nairobi police have barred the Linda Mwananchi movement from holding a rally in the Central Business District (CBD) on Sunday

Nairobi police have barred the Linda Mwananchi movement from holding a rally in the Central Business District (CBD) on Sunday

Nairobi police have barred the Linda Mwananchi movement from holding a rally in the Central Business District (CBD) on Sunday, warning leaders associated with the group against inciting violence.

Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said police had received notification of the planned rally, which is expected to culminate at Jacaranda Grounds, through Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.

However, Mohamud maintained that the CBD would remain off-limits, warning that police would not allow the capital to descend into chaos.

“The CBD is a critical national, commercial and public space, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t even try; we will deal with you,” Mohamud said.

The Nairobi police boss further warned leaders affiliated with the Linda Mwananchi movement against making inflammatory remarks or inciting violence ahead of the planned rally, saying those found breaking the law would face the full force of the law.

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He said both uniformed and plain-clothes police officers would be deployed within the CBD and along routes leading to the rally venue to maintain order and manage traffic.

The warning comes as the Linda Mwananchi movement prepares to take its  mobilisation campaign to Nairobi on Sunday through what Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dubbed the “Mwananchi Tour – Kanairo Edition.”

According to the itinerary shared by Owino, the tour is set to begin at All Saints Cathedral after the church service before proceeding to Marikiti and Gikomba markets, and later Burma Market.

The group is also expected to make stops at Stage 17, B Centre and Manyanja before proceeding along Jogoo Road. The tour is expected to culminate at Jacaranda Grounds.

Police have urged organisers and supporters of the movement to maintain peace and adhere to the law during the planned activities.

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