Medics for Kenya, a coalition of health practitioners providing emergency services during anti-tax protests in Kenya, have announced the withdrawal of their services due to safety concerns.

The team, which includes doctors, nurses, clinical officers, psychologists, nutritionists, paramedics, interns, and students, made the announcement through co-founders Dr. Austin Omondi and Dr. Salim Ismael.

“With the change in maandamano atmosphere and the deployment of goons, we as Medics for Kenya, highly value the lives of our volunteers. As we say in the corridors of hospitals, 'Your Safety Comes First,' therefore, it is with much regret and pain that we announce Medics for Kenya will withdraw their medical camp services all across the country,” they said in a joint statement.

The medics emphasized that their hotlines will remain open to coordinate services between emergency response providers and hospitals.

The decision to withdraw comes after the initially peaceful anti-finance bill protests led by Gen Z were infiltrated by goons. Dr. Omondi highlighted the risks the medics have been taking to save lives out of respect for humanity.

"Risking your lives to save your fellow brothers and sisters is the noblest act bestowed to man," he said.

In Nairobi, medical camps had been set up at Jamia Mosque, All Saints Cathedral, and Holy Family Basilica.