Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen defended security measures during the protests on July 7 ("Saba Saba"), highlighting the role of the National Police Service in preventing widespread destruction.

A video has surfaced showing police in Nairobi denying an ambulance entry into the Central Business District (CBD), sparking public outrage. The incident occurred amidst heavy roadblocks intended to prevent access during the protests on July 7.

On July 7, 2025, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) were deployed along sections of the Nairobi-Nakuru highway amid escalating Saba Saba protests, which were threatening violence. Their presence helped restore calm in the area.