As Saba Saba protests gained momentum on Monday, Parliament remained sealed off with razor wire, a barrier rarely seen outside prisons or military zones.

Heavily armed officers blocked access to Parliament, State House and City Hall as authorities moved to protect government buildings.

National Police Service spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga warned organisers and participants against breaching security zones or engaging in unlawful acts. "Entering or attempting to access protected government installations or restricted areas violates the Protected Areas Act and will attract immediate legal action," noted Nyaga.

Images of the barricades went viral, with razor wire snaking around key sites.