Reports indicate that a combined force drawn from multiple state security agencies had been mobilized to oversee the event sparking widespread debate and concern among locals.
The security operation was reportedly put in place to ensure the safety of key political figures including Senators Edwin Sifuna and James Orengo during their engagements in the region.
The sheer scale of the deployment caught many by surprise with residents questioning the necessity of such an extensive show of force.
Streets leading to key venues were heavily secured with checkpoints mounted and movement closely monitored.
In some areas normal activities were temporarily disrupted as security teams conducted sweeps and controlled access.
While authorities have not officially disclosed the exact number of personnel involved speculation has been rife with some claims exaggerating the figures circulating widely on social media.
