Also known as: Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud · Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud · Nairobi County Police Commander Issa Mohamud · Nairobi Police Commander Issa Mohamud
Nairobi Regional Police Commander who has restricted political demonstrations, including Linda Mwananchi rallies and Saba Saba protests, citing security and legal concerns.
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The Standard
… Anti-riot police and General Service Unit officers were deployed at Parliament Building, which were barricaded with barbed wire as authorities maintained a heavy security presence throughout the capital.Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud had on Wednesday declared any …
Teargas, arrests greet Gen Z anniversary as police seal off NairobiThe Standard
… Among those present was Jacinta Anyango, whose 12-year-old son, Kennedy Onyango, was shot dead during the protests in Rongai.After police blocked their way, the families laid flowers on barricades erected near Parliament.Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud defended the …
'Killer cops must go', families of Gen Z victims demand on protest anniversaryThe Standard
… Police barricades, however, stopped the procession before it reached Parliament.Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud defended the security measures and urged the group to disperse after laying flowers on the barricades. …
Police block families of protest victims from reaching ParliamentThe Standard
… Several protesters were arrested while many towns faced business disruptions.The heightened security came even as Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said police had not received any official notification from organisers of the planned memorial marches, as required by …
Gen Z anniversary protests - picturesCapital News
… Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said authorities had not received formal notification from organizers regarding the demonstrations, as required by law. …
Maraga warns against State intimidation ahead of June 25 Gen Z protest memorial marchCapital News
… Speaking on Tuesday, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said police had not received any official notice regarding the June 25 memorial marches expected to take place in the capital and other parts of the country. …
Nairobi RPC says unaware of June 25 Gen Z memorial march, assures public safetyCitizen Digital
… According to Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud, 225 people were arrested following the protests. …
Man arrested over burning down of car during fuel protests in NairobiCitizen Digital
… Earlier, regional police commander Issa Mohamud announced the arrest of 225 suspects who were later arraigned before the Kibera Law Courts over the protests that took place on Monday, May 18, 2026. …
WANTED: DCI seeks help to identify suspects linked to fuel protests violenceCitizen Digital
… During the protests, Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud announced that at least 225 people had been arrested, accusing demonstrators of engaging in unlawful activities including blocking roads and disrupting business operations within the capital. …
220 suspects charged over Nairobi fuel price protests released on Ksh.5K bailThe Standard
… Nairobi County Police Commander Issa Mohamud described some of the activities witnessed on some roads as criminal acts. …
A night of terror as goons loot, vandalise business premises in Murang'aPolice eased planned restrictions on Nairobi's Central Business District on Sunday, allowing Linda Mwananchi leaders and supporters to proceed with rallies amid heavy security deployment. Heavy police presence was deployed at key points including All Saints Cathedral, where Linda Mwananchi leaders attended a church service before their planned rallies.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police eased planned restrictions on Nairobi's Central Business District on Sunday, allowing Linda Mwananchi leaders and supporters to proceed with rallies amid heavy security deployment. Heavy police presence was deployed at key points including All Saints Cathedral, where Linda Mwananchi leaders attended a church service before their planned rallies.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Security has been heightened in Nairobi ahead of the Linda Mwananchi movement's rally at Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday, with police restricting political gatherings in the CBD and warning that the CBD will remain out of bounds for processions. The Nairobi Regional Police Commander cited concerns that some individuals could mobilise unruly youths to confront rival groups, prompting increased patrols and police presence across the city.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud said police have barred the Linda Mwananchi movement from holding a rally in the Central Business District on Sunday, warning leaders against inciting violence, though the rally is expected to culminate at Jacaranda Grounds.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has prohibited the Linda Mwananchi Movement from holding political activities within Nairobi CBD, citing intelligence indicating potential disruptions to public order and security. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino had announced the movement's "Mwananchi Tour – Kanairo Edition" for Sunday, scheduled to visit several markets and neighbourhoods starting from All Saints Cathedral.
13 September 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has warned that organisers and supporters of the Linda Mwananchi rally scheduled for Jacaranda Grounds on Sunday will not be allowed to access the Central Business District. Police cite credible information that some individuals may seek to mobilise unruly youths and goons to disrupt the rally.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Following President Ruto's directive that undocumented foreigners leave Kenya, authorities are mounting efforts to protect foreign nationals from harassment and violence. Assistant County Commissioners have warned residents against intimidating foreigners and clarified that the directive does not constitute a blanket ban, as at least two assault cases have been reported in Nairobi.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Police arrested four Kenyans accused of harassing and extorting foreign nationals in Nairobi's Nyamakima area, as part of an intensifying crackdown on exploitation of immigrants. The arrests follow government apologies over harassment linked to enforcement of foreign trader licensing requirements.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Police arrested ten people in Nairobi during Saba Saba commemorations, with six apprehended in Pangani and four within Central Police Station jurisdiction, for obstruction and other offences. Heavy security operations, including razor-wire barricades around Parliament Buildings and checkpoints on major routes into the CBD, were credited with maintaining relative calm.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Several youths were arrested by plainclothes police officers near Harambee House on Tuesday as security agencies enforced heightened restrictions during Saba Saba commemorations. Multi-agency security teams maintained extensive operations across Nairobi, including checkpoints, anti-riot officers, and cordoned government facilities.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua accused the government of violating constitutional freedoms by using security deployments and roadblocks to restrict Saba Saba demonstrations, which commemorate Kenya's 1990 pro-democracy protests. Police sealed off Parliament, mounted checkpoints across Nairobi, and said the measures were necessary to prevent violence and disruption.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police and security teams sealed off Parliament and mounted extensive screening at key entry points into Nairobi's Central Business District ahead of planned Saba Saba demonstrations. Authorities deployed anti-riot units, water cannons and razor wire, erected checkpoints across the city, and restricted access to sensitive installations to prevent protesters from reaching government facilities.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
Police mounted roadblocks on critical Nairobi routes and barricaded Parliament with barbed wire as Kenyans prepared for Saba Saba protests on July 7, which marks the 36th anniversary of the historic 1990 demonstrations that led to multiparty democracy.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police mounted roadblocks on critical Nairobi roads and barricaded Parliament on Tuesday as Kenyans anticipated Saba Saba protests marking the 36th anniversary of the historic pro-democracy demonstrations. In 2025, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights confirmed 38 people died during similar protests.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Heavy police deployment and extensive checkpoints along Thika Road, particularly around the Kimbo area, caused significant traffic congestion on Tuesday morning as thousands of commuters were stranded for hours. The National Police Service established the enhanced checkpoints as part of heightened security measures ahead of the annual Saba Saba demonstrations.
7 July 2026 · Capital News →
The National Police Service will establish enhanced checkpoints on various Nairobi roads on July 7 to regulate movement and maintain public order ahead of planned Saba Saba demonstrations, citing past incidents of violence and disruption. Activists say they will proceed with protests despite warnings that unlawful gatherings will face legal action.
6 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has declared planned Saba Saba demonstrations illegal, citing lack of formal notification from organisers, which he said is a legal requirement for public demonstrations. Police warned that anyone who gathers will be treated as a criminal.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud declared planned Saba Saba demonstrations illegal, stating police had not received formal notification from organisers as legally required for public demonstrations. He warned that anyone gathering would be treated as a criminal.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police have launched a manhunt for the driver and conductor of a Toyota Hiace matatu after a hit-and-run incident at Kihunguro Roundabout in Ruiru on Friday evening left a traffic officer with a fractured left hip joint. The conductor allegedly grabbed and pulled the officer, causing him to fall and be dragged by the vehicle before it fled the scene.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Plans for Gen Z anniversary protests in Nairobi were marked by conflicting statements from police and the Interior Cabinet Secretary on Wednesday. The Nairobi Regional Police Commander said police had not received formal notification of the planned demonstrations and warned that any gathering without prior notice would be illegal, while traders appealed for peace.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police have barricaded key entry points into Nairobi and towns across Kenya ahead of Gen Z anniversary protests marking two years since the June 2024 anti-finance bill demonstrations that left more than 120 people dead. The heightened security is choking transport and disrupting business, though the Nairobi Regional Police Commander said police had not received official notification from protest organisers.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police sealed off Nairobi with roadblocks and teargas on Thursday as Kenyans marked the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z demonstrations that left more than 120 people dead. Officers arrested protesters at multiple locations including Parliament Buildings and Kitengela, restricting movement to the city centre.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Families of Kenyans killed during June 2024 Gen Z protests demanded the arrest and removal of police officers linked to the deaths on Thursday, after police blocked their march to Parliament where they planned to lay flowers in memory of those killed. They said compensation paid to some victims' families did not replace the need for accountability, though police restricted access to Parliament grounds.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Families of Kenyans killed during June 2024 Gen Z protests failed to reach Parliament on Thursday after police blocked roads and ordered them to disperse. The group, accompanied by activists and leaders from the United Alternative Government, had marched from Serena Hotel intending to lay flowers at Parliament and other sites where protesters were killed.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Youth-led demonstrations occurred across Kenya on June 25–26, 2026, marking the second anniversary of the June 2024 Gen Z anti-Finance Bill protests that resulted in deaths. Security forces barricaded towns, disrupted transport, dispersed crowds at Parliament, and made arrests; police said they had not received official notification of the planned memorial marches as required by law.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has warned government officials against intimidating citizens planning to participate in June 25 Gen Z memorial protests, saying the government must respect the constitutional right to peacefully assemble and commemorate those killed during the 2024 and 2025 anti-government demonstrations.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander said authorities have not received official notice of planned June 25 memorial marches marking the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z anti-government protests, though the government assures security measures are in place and urges Kenyans to continue normal activities.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
Detectives arrested Elisha Karanja Gatwa in Ruiru on suspicion of burning a motor vehicle at Githurai Roundabout during recent violent fuel-related demonstrations. The DCI said it is continuing investigations to identify and arrest other suspects involved in the incident.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has published images of suspects allegedly involved in property destruction and attacks during recent fuel price protests, appealing to the public for information to aid in arrests.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A total of 220 suspects arrested during Monday fuel price hike protests in Nairobi were arraigned at Kibera Law Courts on charges of obstructing traffic by barricading Moi Avenue in the CBD. The accused, including some minors, were released on a cash bail of Ksh.5,000 and all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Traders in Murang'a counted losses after goons broke into business premises and looted goods on Monday night, with property worth millions of shillings vandalised and bank branches targeted. The incident occurred as goons clashed with police after demonstrations in Mukuyu market and Kwa Maji area, amid wider countrywide protests that disrupted transport and resulted in over 200 arrests in Nairobi.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →