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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 49816, member: 636"] Kenya's Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen stood firm on his decision to block major roads into Nairobi's business district during Monday's Saba Saba Day protests. Police put up barriers across the city center to stop troublemakers from causing chaos like they did during previous demonstrations. Thousands of travelers found themselves stuck as authorities sealed off routes leading to the downtown area. Many people missed work and couldn't reach their offices because of the heavy security measures. Murkomen said the move was necessary to protect innocent citizens and their businesses from criminal gangs. The minister apologized to Kenyans who faced problems getting around the capital during the lockdown. He stressed that police actions aimed to keep people safe from violent groups that had damaged property during earlier protests. Some shops still got robbed and buildings burned despite the tight security measures across the city. Murkomen praised police officers for doing excellent work under difficult circumstances. He thanked the security forces for preventing the widespread destruction that happened during last week's demonstrations. Police arrested suspects connected to the violent June 25 protests that rocked the country. Murkomen said officers across Kenya worked hard to separate peaceful protesters from criminal elements trying to cause trouble. The minister noted that authorities successfully dispersed crowds without the brutal clashes seen during previous demonstrations. Security forces will investigate all incidents that occurred during Monday's commemorations. Murkomen believes the police response showed major improvement compared to handling of earlier protest activities. [/QUOTE]

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