NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Thousands of government security agents in riot gear are patrolling the streets of the Kenyan capital ahead of planned opposition rally.
Fears of violence are rife over mounting tension between supporters of the opposition Coalition for Reforms and Democracy or Cord and those who support government of President Uhuru Kenyatta. Some businesses in Nairobi have closed for fear of riots.
Police chief David Kimaiyo says 15,000 security officers have been deployed. He warned against marching to the president’s official residence, telling a local TV station that it is treasonous to do so. Kenya’s constitution allows picketing.
The opposition wants Kenyatta to convene national talks on insecurity, corruption, and cost of living among subjects, but the government says those issues should be discussed in parliament.
Heavy police presence ahead Kenya opposition demo
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