Also known as: Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud · Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud · Nairobi County Police Commander Issa Mohamud
Nairobi Regional Police Commander who declared Saba Saba and Gen Z anniversary demonstrations illegal, citing lack of formal notification from organisers.
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Citizen 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'aCitizen Digital
225 arrested during fuel protests - says Nairobi police commander By Moses Kinyanjui May 18, 2026 05:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud addressing the press on Wednes …
225 arrested during fuel protests - says Nairobi police commanderCitizen Digital
153 people arrested during Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi By Citizen Reporter May 13, 2026 08:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud addressing the press on Wednesday M …
153 people arrested during Africa Forward Summit in NairobiThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud and Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga address the media in Nairobi on May 9, 2026. …
Major roads to close in Nairobi ahead of Africa Forward SummitPolice 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 →
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 →
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud announced that 225 people have been arrested during ongoing fuel price hike protests, saying protesters did not pursue their grievances lawfully. Mohamud also reported that five police vehicles were vandalised, one civilian car was damaged, and six police officers were injured during clashes with protesters.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police arrested 153 people during the Africa Forward Summit 2026 in Nairobi over offences linked to demonstrations and public order violations, including misconduct, obstruction of police officers, unlawful assembly, and failure to notify police of protests. Nairobi Regional Commander Issa Mohamud said the arrests were made to secure the international event attended by diplomats and foreign delegations, with no incidents reported during the summit.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Several Nairobi roads will close or experience temporary disruptions during the Africa Forward Summit at KICC on May 11-12, 2026, co-chaired by President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron. City Hall Way, Harambee Avenue, and Parliament Road will close, while Mombasa Road, Thika Road, and Limuru Road will see partial closures and intermittent stops for presidential motorcades.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →