Poland has cautioned its citizens living in Kenya over the increase in protests in the country, especially in Nairobi CBD.
In a statement dated Wednesday, June 18, Poland urged its citizens to exercise caution given the violence witnessed during the protests.
Polish citizens in Kenya were urged to avoid the protests and monitor events on the local media before going out.
"The Polish Embassy in Nairobi appeals to exercise particular caution and to comply with the decisions of the law enforcement forces, in particular monitoring local media for updates on the situation, avoiding demonstrations and crowded places, and avoiding travelling after dark.
"The Polish Embassy in Nairobi recommends that people planning to travel to Kenya register on the Odyseusz Portal," read the statement in part.
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The Embassy also confirmed that none of its citizens were harmed during the Tuesday protests.
Notably, the caution by Poland came after the Tuesday protests organized by Kenyans following the death of Albert Ojwang were infiltrated by goons.
A police officer also shot Boniface Kariuki, a mask vendor within the CBD, causing uproar among Kenyans and the international community.
While the officer has been arrested, the vendor is currently recuperating in the hospital after surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
"Police forces must command the trust & confidence of those they are duty-bound to serve & protect. We are deeply disturbed by violence against unarmed civilians & protestors yesterday," the Embassy of the Netherlands wrote in a statement.
"We urge a swift, independent & transparent investigation into the actions of the police. We send our best wishes for the swift recovery of those injured during yesterday’s violence."
