Police block roads to restrict motorists’ movement near Parliament
Police restrict movements on roads near Parliament in new security measures in this picture taken on May 14, 2015. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE |
What you need to know:
- Nairobi Traffic Commandant Edward Mwamburi said traffic flow to the Parliament area had to be regulated for security reasons.
- Officers have erected barriers at the junction of Harambee Avenue and Tumbo Avenue, near the Treasury.
Police have restricted movement of vehicles on roads around Parliament in new security measures.
Nairobi Traffic Commandant Edward Mwamburi said motorists' movement to the Parliament area had to be regulated for security reasons.
“We are regulating the flow of traffic in the city especially around the parliament for security reasons,” he said.
No vehicles will be allowed to drive on the stretch on Harambee Avenue between Vigilance House and Uhuru Highway.
A policeman stands at a road barrier on Harambee Avenue near Vigilance House on May 14, 2015 as security is enhanced around Parliament buildings. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE |
Officers have erected barriers at the junction of Harambee Avenue and Tumbo Avenue, near the Treasury.
Movement of vehicles on Parliament Road has also been restricted at the City Hall road and Harambee Avenue junctions.
