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Saba Saba Protests Lead to Violence and Government Response

Protests in Kenya on Saba Saba Day result in chaos, including police clashes and multiple injuries. Raila Odinga calls for reforms amid unrest.

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Raila Warns of Dictatorship as Saba Saba Protests Rock Kenya

Analysis: Raila Odinga has raised concerns over a shift towards authoritarianism in Kenya amid violent protests linked to the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba, prompting a crackdown on public gatherings.

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Raila schools Gen Z: Saba was a movement, not a riot

Analysis: On July 7, Raila Odinga, the opposition leader in Kenya, criticized the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Saba Saba through street demonstrations, urging Gen Z to engage civically.

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Police fire tear gas at protesters as Nairobi CBD is sealed off

Analysis: Kenyan police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi as the central business district was sealed off during anti-government demonstrations marking the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba protests.

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Saba Saba: One Person Shot During Protests

Analysis: On July 7, during protests for Saba Saba Day in Nairobi County, at least one person, identified as Dennis, was shot with a rubber bullet while fleeing police.

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4 Killed in Kangemi & Ngong Protests

Analysis: Four people have died during the ongoing Saba Saba protests in Kangemi and Ngong, highlighting escalated violence across the country.

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How Kenya’s Youth Shut Down Nairobi Without Throwing a Stone

Analysis: On July 7, 2025, Kenya's youth orchestrated a peaceful shutdown of Nairobi and other towns, utilizing social media to mobilize under hashtags like #SabaSaba2025 without violence.

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Tension High as Bonfires, Roadblocks Mark Saba Saba Anniversary Across Kenya

Analysis: On July 7, protests marked the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba pro-democracy movement across Kenya, leading to roadblocks and tense confrontations, especially in Central Kenya.

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Saba Saba Protests Lead to Violence and Government Response

📰 Coverage & Analysis

Raila Warns of Dictatorship as Saba Saba Protests Rock Kenya

Raila schools Gen Z: Saba was a movement, not a riot

Police fire tear gas at protesters as Nairobi CBD is sealed off

Saba Saba: One Person Shot During Protests

4 Killed in Kangemi & Ngong Protests

How Kenya’s Youth Shut Down Nairobi Without Throwing a Stone

Tension High as Bonfires, Roadblocks Mark Saba Saba Anniversary Across Kenya