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Police patrol Nairobi streets ahead of security bill debate in Parliament

Police patrol Nairobi streets ahead of security bill debate in Parliament
Security officers patrol Parliament Road in Nairobi CBD Thursday morning ahead of debate on security amendment bill. (Photo:Mbugua Kibera/Standard)

Nairobi, Kenya: Tens of police officers have been mobilised to protect Parliament Buildings in Nairobi following threats by opposition and activists to siege the area in protest against the proposed controversial National Security Bill 2014.

Police said they will not allow anyone to block roads in the area and have warned both motorists and pedestrians against venturing in the area Thursday afternoon or participate in the planned protests.

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