Tensions escalated as parts of the crowd attempted to force entry into Parliament, overpowering security personnel stationed at the premises. The scene mirrored earlier chaotic events at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where a planned State Reception failed to proceed as intended.
Military officers, who had set up a ceremonial display inside Parliament in anticipation of the event, were later seen dismantling the arrangements. The setup was subsequently moved to Kasarani Stadium, where the public viewing will now be held under heightened security measures.
