Kenya: Further protests are possible in Wajir through early May

Event

Further protests are possible in Wajir, Wajir County, through early May in response to the May 3 killing of two suspected poachers by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). Demonstrators reportedly gathered May 3 and 4 in response to the incident with reports of roadblocks and a security force response.

Security forces will likely remain deployed across the city in the coming days. Demonstrators may march along or block roadways, prompting localized transport disruptions. The potential for clashes with security forces is elevated.

Advice

Avoid all protests. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately, and take shelter in a secure, nongovernmental building. Abide by all directives issued by security forces.