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Police officers conduct vehicle inspection at Maasai Lodge, Rongai over scare of protests during June 25 commemoration. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard]
Heavy police deployment and roadblocks along Magadi Road on Thursday disrupted transport and business activities in Ongata Rongai and surrounding areas as security agencies tightened surveillance ahead of the June 25 commemorations.
Police erected roadblocks at the Maasai Lodge Junction and the Kiserian–Ongata Rongai junction, significantly affecting movement into and out of the busy town. A large contingent of General Service Unit (GSU) officers was deployed at the checkpoints, with private vehicles only being allowed through after thorough inspections.
Public service vehicles (PSVs) were largely grounded, with many remaining parked at petrol stations and bus stages as operators waited for restrictions to ease.
