KNCHR reports 10 dead and dozens injured during Saba Saba protests. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and the need for dialogue among youths, according to DP Kindiki.

Kenya News - Monday, July 7, 2025
Police maintain barricades on Waiyaki Way amid ongoing Saba Saba protests, now resulting in 10 deaths. Raila Odinga advocates for urgent dialogue and police reforms. Schools in Kisumu remain closed for safety. Meanwhile, sugar cane farmers await over 1 billion shillings owed by State millers, and Kenya Railways resumes Mombasa to Nairobi services.
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