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Bungei urged the organizers of the rally to cooperate with the police and to ensure that the event is peaceful.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the day, a group of protesters tried to block Thika Road, but they were dispersed by police. The protesters were reportedly angry about the high cost of living in Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>Police have also been deployed to other parts of the city in anticipation of further protests. The organizers of the Saba Saba rally have said that their protests will be peaceful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police in Nairobi have authorized the organizers of the Saba Saba gathering to hold the event at Kamukunji Grounds, but not in the Central Business District (CBD). The head of the Nairobi police, Adamson Bungei, said that the decision was made in order to prevent any potential unrest. 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