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Motorists are being subjected to security checks at the entrance of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Acting Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has warned protesters planning to participate in demonstrations on Tuesday to keep in mind the legal boundaries that govern access to protected areas.

Mr.

Kanja cited the Protected Areas Act Cap 204, which prevents unauthorized persons from entering areas declared to be protected.

'Protected Areas Order, as clarified under its Legal Notice No.

9 of 2011, Second Schedule, includes the LPG Plant, the Bitumen Plant, and Petroleum depots situated at the Embakasi Aviation Depot (JKIA),' Kanja said.

'In addition, the Kenya Civil Aviation Act No.

21 of 2013 under Section 58 on trespass provides that any person who trespasses on any land forming part of a Government aerodrome or an aerodrome licensed under regulations made under this Act commits an offense punishable by law,' he said.

Mr.

Kanja further urged all individuals participating in the demonstrations to respect the legal provisions and not attempt to enter or interfere with protected areas.

Last Wednesday, Mr.

Kanja banned demonstrations in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) and its surroundings, citing difficulties in enforcing safety protocols due to the leaderless approach of those organizing the demonstrations.

However, the orders were suspended by the court until a ruling is made on whether stopping the demonstrations in Nairobi was constitutional.

The police boss said suspected criminals had taken over the demonstrations and have been destroying and looting business premises in Nairobi's CBD.

'Since the public demonstration by Kenyan youths (Gen Z) began in June this year, our country has experienced enormous losses, people have been injured, lives lost, property and businesses destroyed, and livelihoods lost,' Mr.

Kanja said.

The youth-led protests started with opposition to the Finance Bill, 2024, which was later withdrawn by President William Ruto.

The protests took a violent and deadly turn on June 25, when protesters stormed and vandalized the National Assembly.

According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), at least 50 people have so far lost their lives during the protests.

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