Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has called for a gathering at Kamukunji Grounds on July 7 to commemorate the historic Saba Saba protests, highlighting unresolved issues like economic hardship and human rights violations.

• Odinga intends to honor those who lost their lives during the original protests 35 years ago.
• The government, represented by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, is urging peace and warns against violence during the event.
• Schools are closed, and transportation services have been suspended due to potential unrest.

Several schools in Kenya are set to close on July 7 as a precaution against potential unrest during the planned Saba Saba protests.

• Schools are suspending classes due to fears of clashes and disruptions on the protest day.
• The closures are initiated by individual school heads, with no official directive from the Ministry of Education yet.
• This year's Saba Saba protests mark the 35th anniversary of the original rally that advocated for multi-party democracy in Kenya.

On July 6, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku warned public servants against absenteeism on July 7, amid anticipated Saba Saba protests.

• All public servants are expected to report to work by 8:00 a.m. and remain until 5:00 p.m..
• Geoffrey Ruku emphasized that "Monday is not a public holiday" and will oversee compliance through spot checks.
• Several schools will close on Monday for safety, amid fears of potential unrest during the protests.

Raila Odinga has announced his intention to attend a Saba Saba rally at Kamukunji Grounds on July 7, honoring those who died in the protests 35 years ago. This marks a significant shift from his previous stance of marginalization in youth-led demonstrations.

• The rally aims to remember the victims of the first Saba Saba protests.
• Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement, previously distanced himself from recent protests.
• Raila criticized the government for its suppression of dissent and called for a serious national dialogue to address issues like youth unemployment and corruption.