Heavy police presence in Nairobi's CBD ahead of Saba Saba

Nairobi, Kenya: There is heavy presence of police in Nairobi’s CBD as police mount roadblocks on major roads.

Uhuru Park grounds where CORD’s Saba Saba rally will be held this afternoon has also been secured.  

Police have assured that there will be no violence in the Saba Saba rally.

Most shops in town are however still closed.