‘Wantam’ chants prompt security sweep on festival-goers leaving Diani

Motorists travelling from Kwale County en route to Nairobi via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) were caught in the gridlock as police launched a security operation to inspect vehicles ferrying groups.....
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A significant traffic disruption occurred on Mombasa-Diani Road due to a police security operation targeting youths leaving the Diani Summer Tide Festival on July 6, 2025.
- Police set up roadblocks, resulting in delays that caused some travellers to miss the 3:00 p.m. train to Nairobi.
- Authorities acted on intelligence regarding youths chanting "Wantam" who were potentially heading to the upcoming Saba Saba commemoration.
- While there were no confirmed arrests, the operation aimed to ensure public safety ahead of the politically sensitive date.
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