On June 25, 2026, Nairobi experienced significant disruptions as police established roadblocks in anticipation of protests. The city center was notably quiet, with many businesses closed and Kenyatta Avenue largely deserted, featuring only a few pedestrians and vehicles. This heightened security presence was part of efforts to manage the situation ahead of the planned demonstrations, according to Eastleigh Voice.

Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway will be diverted from the Westlands Exit for 12 days, from September 8 to September 20, 2026, to allow maintenance and construction works on the elevated overpass deck after the exit. According to a public notice from Moja Expressway Company, the operator of the toll road, the closure will affect drivers heading through the Westlands area of Nairobi. The announcement was reported by The Kenya Times, which published details of the planned diversion for commuters.

Police have set up roadblocks on several roads leading into the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), restricting access for both private and public service vehicles. This action comes ahead of planned protests to commemorate the Gen Z anniversary.

Ahead of the June 25 protests, major roads in Kenya have been blocked and there is a heavy police presence, creating a tense atmosphere. The protests are organized by Gen Z activists, civil society groups, and families of victims to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, which resulted in the deaths of numerous Kenyan youth.

On June 25, security agencies implemented measures in Nairobi aimed at preventing unrest during the anniversary of a Gen Z protest. However, these restrictions led to significant disruptions in transport and increased tensions throughout the city, according to Eastleigh Voice.

Police in Nairobi have sealed off key roads in anticipation of protests organized by Generation Z activists. The demonstrators are calling for justice for over 80 individuals who lost their lives during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.