Kenyan officials close Nairobi to prevent annual youth protest

Officials ordered the closure of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, ahead of a scheduled demonstration. The move was intended to prevent the annual protest from taking place. The demonstration has become a recurring event in the country’s political calendar. Participants are primarily young people who see the protest as a platform for their voices. Authorities argue the gathering could threaten public order. Critics view the shutdown as an attempt to curb youth political influence. The decision underscores tensions between the government and a growing youth movement. Observers will watch how the restriction affects future civic activism in Kenya.