saba saba day 2025 Stories

South Korean researchers to study Kenyan youth challenges amid protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The findings are expected to guide both the Kenyan and South Korean governments in developing targeted policies and interventions.

Maraga calls for Ruto’s removal over "gross constitutional violations"
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Maraga stressed that the country must consider initiating proceedings to remove the President from office, citing growing public discontent and what h...

Ruto warns opposition against inciting violence, urges focus on development agenda
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Ruto said that his administration would not tolerate the use of young people as tools for political mobilisation and disruption.

Police arrest suspect in Kitengela Sub-County Hospital attack
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 12, 2025

Police traced him to his rented residence in Noonkopir, where they recovered a black marvin cap and a grey jacket he was seen wearing during the attac...

Saba Saba death toll rises to 38, KNCHR confirms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

It further indicated that 130 people are still nursing injuries at home and in various health facilities across the country.

Julia Njoki died in prison, not in police custody, police now says
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jul 11, 2025

NPS spokesperson Michael Muchiri confirmed Njoki’s death but clarified that she passed away while in remand at Nanyuki Women’s Prison, not in police c...

Family recounts Harrison Wachira's final moments during Saba Saba Day protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Wachira was shot on Monday, July 7, amid violent clashes between protesters and law enforcement in Juja.

Return stolen goods or else! Kirinyaga traders issue 14-day ultimatum to looters following Saba Saba chaos
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The ultimatum followed a meeting held on Thursday, at Wanguru International Stadium, where over 2,000 traders gathered under the leadership of their...

Belgut MP Nelson Koech urges police to 'shoot to kill' violent protesters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Koech said the President’s directive did not go far enough and insisted the police should aim to kill those who pose a threat.

NYS denies allegations its buses transported goons during Naivasha protests
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 10, 2025

NYS described the allegations circulating on various media platforms as unfounded, misleading, and intended to tarnish the image of the institution.

High court bars police from barricading roads within Nairobi CBD during street protests
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 09, 2025

Lawyer Nyawa said police want to establish a militarised society where police barricade roads without notice or provide reasons to the public.

"Enough is Enough": Ruto declares war on anarchy, pledges to protect Kenyans' lives and property "by all means possible"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

Ruto pledged to restore peace and order “by all means possible”, maintaining that the country could not afford to slide into anarchy.

Opposition calls for boycott of state-linked businesses in fresh push for justice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 09, 2025

The leaders said rogue security personnel and government-backed gangs have been deployed to intimidate citizens and destroy property in areas seen as...

Matatu industry reels from Sh800 million loss as Saba Saba protests halt public transport
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

Thousands of commuters who rely on matatus to get to work, appointments, or hospitals were left stranded.

LSK, rights groups condemn deployment of masked police officers during Saba Saba protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

They said the deployment of heavily armed officers with concealed identities breached the law and existing court orders.

11 dead, 567 arrested during Saba Saba protests, police confirm
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 07, 2025

In a statement issued on Monday, NPS stated that the protests had left 11 people dead, 52 police officers and 11 civilians injured and at least 19 veh...

Saba Saba: CS Murkomen expresses regret over Nairobi lockdown, emphasises security first
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

CS Kipchumba Murkomen hailed the government’s decision to restrict access to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), saying the move was necessary...

10 dead, 29 injured and two abducted as Saba Saba protests rock 17 counties - KNCHR
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

KNCHR Vice Chairperson Dr Raymond Nyeris said by 6:30pm, the Commission had recorded 10 fatalities, 29 injuries, two abductions and 37 arrests across...

Kenya marks 35th Saba Saba under heavy police lockdown as Nairobi CBD deserted
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jul 07, 2025

As early as 5 am, police sealed off all roads leading to Nairobi’s city centre, erecting barricades and roadblocks that disrupted public transport and...

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