By Perez Karisa, June 25, 2026
Anti-riot police have been heavily deployed across Eldoret City in Uasin Gishu County ahead of anticipated Gen Z anniversary protests, with security agencies taking control of key installations and major public spaces in what officials describe as a preventive security operation aimed at safeguarding public order and protecting critical infrastructure.
Security agencies say the deployment follows intelligence reports indicating possible protest flashpoints within the rapidly growing urban centre, prompting a coordinated multi-agency response across the city and surrounding suburbs.
🛡️ Strategic Security Grid Across the City
Heavily armed officers have been stationed at strategic government and economic points across Eldoret, effectively creating a security grid around sensitive installations.
Among the key areas under tight police surveillance are the Uasin Gishu County Headquarters, the Eldoret High Court, and multiple entry and exit points within the Central Business District (CBD). Security personnel have established checkpoints
