Saba Saba rally Stories

Police bosses, DPP sued over Saba Saba protest arrests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

The petitioners want the High Court to declare their prosecution unconstitutional arguing that the state is misusing anti-terrorism laws to target gov...

KHRC slams police for inaction over attack on mothers’ briefing ahead of Saba Saba
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

KHRC said the assailants broke through the perimeter wall of its Gitanga Road premises, violently disrupted the event, roughed up attendees, and made...

City businessman Kakan Maiyo freed on Sh10,000 police cash bail after dramatic arrest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Plain-clothed detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations carried out the arrest at his office, entering forcefully before taking him i...

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...

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji vows to 'keep fighting for Kenyans' following release
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

The MP was released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 or an alternative surety bond of Ksh1 million after spending three days in custody.

UPA demands release of Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, say his whereabouts unknown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 07, 2025

Reports indicate that the MP was forced out of his vehicle and apprehended by authorities within Mang'u, Kiambu County, around 3:00 pm.

Kenya Medical Association condemns obstruction of healthcare workers during protests, calls for action
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 07, 2025

KMA Secretary General Dr Diana Marion expressed concern over what the association describes as a disturbing trend of interference with healthcare serv...

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...

Politician offered goons Sh100,000 to assault, disrupt my protest coverage - Larry Madowo
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 07, 2025

According to Madowo, the planned attack included directives to beat him up, smash CNN's equipment and disrupt their coverage of the protests.

Raila Odinga rekindles spirit of 1990 Kamukunji rally, honours Kenneth Matiba and Charles Rubia
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 07, 2025

The long-time opposition politician said the ideals of the movement remain unfulfilled as the country continues to grapple with many of the same issue...

Saba Saba: Raila calls for formation of ‘national conclave’ to address national grievances
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Raila Odinga decried that the country is suffering from a lack of responsive institutions, underfunded public services, a compromised judiciary and an...

Saba Saba: Raila Odinga skips Kamukunji rally, blames police blockades
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

Raila Odinga, who addressed the media from Serena Hotel in Nairobi on Monday, said the extensive security barricades had made it impossible to access...

CCTV exposes how goons violently invaded KHRC offices
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 06, 2025

The harrowing incident occurred on Sunday afternoon ahead of the Saba Saba demonstrations slated for Monday, July 7.

NPS calls for calm ahead of Saba Saba protests, warns against police provocation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 06, 2025

In a statement issued by NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the police service reminded Kenyans that interference with law enforcement officers is a seri...

Saba Saba protests hijacked? Nairobi MCAs disown anti-government demos
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 06, 2025

In a joint statement on Sunday, following a meeting in Nairobi, the MCAs said they could no longer stay quiet as violence, tribal incitement and reckl...

Monday is not a public holiday! Civil servants ordered to report to work despite Saba Saba protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 06, 2025

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has warned that any civil servant who fails to report to duty on Monday will face disciplinary action,...

Schools on edge as Saba Saba protests loom
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The protests, led by Gen Z activists and supported by civil society groups, are expected to peak on Monday, July 7, marking the anniversary of the 199...

Motorists Association issues five demands ahead of Saba Saba protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

In a statement released on Saturday, July 5, the association reminded authorities that demonstrations are guaranteed under Article 37 of the Constitut...

Saba Saba: Protests loom on July 7 as lobby issues Ruto fresh demands
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 01, 2025

The National Alternative Alliance, a consortium of political parties and civil societies, said they are planning to rally Kenyans to commemorate Saba...

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